Youth vs. State: A Landmark Climate Lawsuit

This chapter explores a groundbreaking lawsuit filed by 16 young plaintiffs in Montana, asserting that state energy policies violating their right to a clean environment are contributing to climate change impacts. It highlights personal stories of the plaintiffs and the legal context, culminating in a historic court ruling that acknowledges a constitutional right to a clean environment in the U.S. The chapter also examines broader implications for climate litigation and the publishing industry’s neglect of popular literary successes.