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Judge sides with young activists in climate change trial in Montana - NPR
Judge sides with young activists in climate change trial in Montana : NPR
Judge sides with young activists in climate change trial in Montana
The court found climate impact must be considered and kids have a right to a healthy environment. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Julia Olson of Our Children's Trust, which brought the suit.
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