Montana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday reaffirmed a 2023 ruling in favor of young climate activists who argued the state violated their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment, The Hill reported.
The court’s 6-1 decision marks an important moment in environmental law and highlights the growing role of constitutional provisions in addressing climate issues.
The case originated with 16 young plaintiffs who challenged a state law prohibiting climate impacts from being considered during energy project approvals. In support of their argument, they cited Montana’s constitution, which explicitly guarantees residents “a clean and healthful environment.”
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