Kumar McMillanAug 14, 2023

“In the first ruling of its kind [in the US], a Montana state court decided Monday in favor of young people who alleged the state violated their right to a “clean and healthful environment” by promoting the use of fossil fuels.”

This is the hope I needed to feel today. The kids are alright 🙏

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/08/14/youths-win-montana-climate-trial/#

Judge rules in favor of Montana youths in landmark climate decision

“This is a monumental decision," said a lawyer for the young plaintiffs, and could influence similar cases in other states.

The Washington Post
Show threadkuraun
@kumarvibe what does it mean tho? like, what does this verdict do?
Aug 14, 2023 at 9:36pmMastodon for Android
Show threadKumar McMillanAug 14, 2023

@kuraun Montana has the most extractable coal in the US and they have never *denied* a permit to extract more coal. Yes, coal. For starters, this could provide legal grounds to start denying permits.

More importantly, the ruling sets a precedent where oil drilling and other things might get challenged on a similar legal ground such as, oh you know, *gestures to everything on fire*

Show threadkuraunAug 14, 2023
@kumarvibe oh ok, great then!