Judge: Kids can sue government over climate change
An Oregon judge ruled it is permissible to sue the government over climate negligence.
Click here for reuse options!A group of youngsters just won a major decision in their efforts to sue the federal government over climate change. An Oregon judge ruled Friday that their lawsuit, which alleges the government violated the constitutional rights of the next generation by allowing the pollution that has caused climate change, can go forward.
Federal District Court Magistrate Judge Thomas Coffin ruled against the federal government and fossil fuel companies’ motions to dismiss the case, deciding in favor of 21 young plaintiffs and Dr. James Hansen.
This will be the trial of the century that will determine if we have a right to a livable future
The federal lawsuit is part of a broad effort led by Oregon-based nonprofit Our Children’s Trust. The group and its allies have filed lawsuits and petitions in every state in the country. Filed in August, the complaint alleges that the U.S. government has known for half a century that greenhouse gases from fossil fuels cause global warming and climate change.
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Mike April 10th, 2016 at 15:43
Great decision…I hope it withstands the appeals.
Maybe this will change the conversation a bit.
I always thought we should be able to sue Bush/Cheney for lying and dragging us into 2 unfunded wars that put my grandkids in hock to the tune of $17 trillion and counting.
Guy Lauten April 10th, 2016 at 15:51
This could go very long.
William April 10th, 2016 at 17:33
We need to burn down these greenhouses before they can release any more of those terrible gases.
mistlesuede April 10th, 2016 at 17:54
I think Al Gore has to be very happy about this, as we all should be.