Damages
S2 | Ep 3: An Update on the Big U.S. Youth Climate Case
May 5, 2022
Updates on the Juliana v United States youth climate case, including the government's responsibility and a new Netflix documentary. Changes to the complaint highlight the government's promotion of fossil fuel energy. Exploring the formation and influence of the Republican Attorneys General Association. Delays in the case and urgency to address climate change globally.
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- The Juliana case aims to hold the US government accountable for its policies that contribute to the climate crisis and seeks remedies to address the emergency.
- Republican Attorneys General from 18 states are trying to intervene in the Juliana case, potentially hindering progress on climate and energy policies.
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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.
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