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Young Canadians take government to court over climate inaction

Original: Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark. https:// grist.org/climate/climate-chan ge-rarely-goe

Fifteen young Canadians are suing their government, arguing that its failure to curb greenhouse gas emissions violates their constitutional right to life. Climate cases rarely reach trial, and observers say this one could set a landmark precedent for holding governments legally accountable for climate inaction, with potential ripple effects for similar constitutional challenges worldwide.

Why now: A rare climate lawsuit heading to trial could establish a major legal precedent on governments' constitutional duties over emissions.

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• Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark. https:// grist.org/climate/climate-chan ge-rarely-goes-on-trial-this-one-could-be-a-landmark/ Fifteen young Canadians say their government’s failure to curb emissions violates their constitutional right to life,… · MillMessenger@journa.host

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