Youth Climate Lawsuits and State Settlements

The chapter delves into the aftermath of the 'Juliana versus the United States' climate case, inspiring other youth-led climate lawsuits like the one in Montana where environmental activists challenged the state over climate considerations in fossil fuel projects. Details of the Montana case ruling, including arguments about standing and climate impact assessments, are discussed alongside the Hawaii settlement focusing on transportation policies. The significance of state-based climate litigation, influenced by past settlements and constitutional environmental provisions, is highlighted for potential future cases.