Young Activists in Montana Win Landmark Climate Change Lawsuit | PBS NewsHour

Monday, a judge in Montana sided with a group of young environmental activists who argued the state was violating its constitution by promoting fossil fuel development without considering the impact on climate change. William Brangham examined the arguments on both sides of the case before the trial and reports on the ruling’s implications in Montana and nationwide.

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