Ricky Held and 15 other young people are suing Montana, claiming their home state prioritized its pro-fossil fuel policies over ensuring a clean environment. Today Explained: Could the first trial of its kind in history lead to many more? This episode is brought to you by KPMG.
Held v. Montana, a first-of-its-kind climate lawsuit, pits young people — and their constitutionally enshrined right to a clean environment — against a state with pro-fossil fuel policies.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Michael Raphael, and hosted by Noel King. Today’s episode was also produced in partnership with the team who make Vox’s The Weeds podcast, Sofi LaLonde, Cristian Ayala, Anouck Dussaud, A.M. Hall, and Jonquilyn Hill.
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