Young people ask US Supreme Court to revive climate change lawsuit

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🗞️ Driving the news: Twenty-one youth activists have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a climate change lawsuit, arguing that the government's energy policies violate their constitutional rights
• They claim the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals improperly intervened in May by ordering the dismissal of their case before trial

🔭 The context: The lawsuit, originally filed in 2015, accuses the U.S. government of supporting fossil fuel policies that exacerbate climate change, infringing on young people's due process and equal protection rights
• A similar youth-led case succeeded in Montana last year, highlighting the potential for court action on climate issues

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The case underscores growing legal efforts by younger generations to hold governments accountable for climate policies, aiming to ensure stronger climate protections amid worsening environmental conditions

⏭️ What's next: The youth activists have requested a December deadline to submit a full appeal, aiming to convince the Supreme Court to allow their case to proceed, potentially setting a legal precedent for future climate litigation

💬 One quote: The 9th Circuit “clearly and indisputably exceeded the lawful exercise of its prescribed jurisdiction,” argued the plaintiffs' lawyers at Our Children's Trust

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