Excellent news from Montana!

[SleeplessinSoCal]

Judge rules in favor of Montana youths in landmark climate decision

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

Having a hard time copying the article. But it's excellent news

In the first ruling of its kind nationwide, 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.

The court determined that a provision in the Montana Environmental Policy Act has harmed the state’s environment and the young plaintiffs by preventing Montana from considering the climate impacts of energy projects. The provision is accordingly unconstitutional, the court said.

[Pinback]

1. These young people give me hope.

It’s so easy to be cynical, but when I see their energy and fighting spirit, it inspires me.

[MomInTheCrowd]

2. Finally sets some precedent. Good discussion in article CNN.com

[yonder]

3. With luck this could begin a trend in other similar cases.

[Think. Again.]

4. My deepest gratitude to the 'young' plaintiffs.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

5. True to form Republicans take umbrage . . .

Montana GOP Slams Youth Constituents As 'Pawns' In A 'Climate Cult' After Historic Ruling
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/montana-republicans-climate-ruling_n_64dbd434e4b0eb9f33d7d09a