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Judge rules in favor of young activists in Montana climate change trial - NPR
Judge rules in favor of young activists in Montana climate change trial : NPR
Judge rules in favor of young activists in Montana climate change trial
A Montana judge ruled in favor of 16 youths who argued that a law stopping agencies from considering climate impacts while issuing permits violates their right to a clean and healthy environment.
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