The Juliana Case: Young plaintiffs sue US government over climate change

The Juliana case, officially known as Juliana versus the United States, involves 21 young plaintiffs suing the US government over its policies that support and encourage fossil fuel extraction. The case focuses on the government's affirmative acts that have put young people in danger and continue to enhance the climate crisis. The lead attorney on the case, Julia Olson, emphasizes the importance of holding the government accountable and seeking remedies to stop the climate emergency from worsening. The case highlights the role of the US government in promoting a national fossil fuel energy system, and if successful, it could pave the way for significant changes in energy policies.