📣 Tell Attorney General Garland that it is time for to end its opposition to Juliana v. US proceeding to trial! Sign petition today in support of the 21 Juliana climate plaintiffs at bit.ly/Petition-DOJ-J. #YouthvGov
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Youth plaintiffs in the constitutional climate lawsuit Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation had 1st hearing & are now awaiting ruling. We will share news of this court decision as soon as we receive it! Press release: bit.ly/3j9lywJ #YouthvGovHI
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TODAY, the youth plaintiffs in the constitutional climate lawsuit Navahine F. v Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will appear in court for the first hearing in their case at 10:30 am HST. Watch online! Details here: bit.ly/hawaiihearing #YouthvGovHI
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Sign the petition and tell AG #Garland and to end opposition to Juliana v. US proceeding to trial: bit.ly/Petition-DOJ-J! Stay tuned for addl actions this year to support 21 Juliana !
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Hey @thejusticedept: the asteroid is already here. #JUSTLOOKUP and stop opposing the @youthvgov kids fighting to stop it. #climaterightsnow
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This Thursday, Jan. 26, Mesina and her fellow youth plaintiffs in the constitutional climate lawsuit Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will have their first court hearing! Learn more here: bit.ly/hawaiihearing #YouthvGovHI
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📣 Take Action for Juliana Climate Youth: Tell AG #Garland and to end opposition to Juliana v. US proceeding to trial! Sign petition in support of Juliana youth at bit.ly/Petition-DOJ-J + stay tuned for addl actions this year! #youthvgov
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Drinking water is essential to every human life - and the climate crisis threatens this critical resource in a number of ways. Another reason why holding governments accountable for worsening the climate crisis is crucial. #youthvgov
Watch full video: bit.ly/ClimateandWate
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BIG CLIMATE NEWS: Next Thursday, January 26, youth plaintiffs in the constitutional climate lawsuit Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will head to court for their very first hearing! Learn how you can support them here: bit.ly/hawaiihearing #YouthvGovHI
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Did you know: the last 8 years were the hottest on record?!🔥We can reverse this devastating trend but must transition off fossil fuels NOW. Read more about energy options in the groundbreaking report “350 PPM Pathways for the United States”: bit.ly/350PPMPathways #youthvgov
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Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his courageous fight for what is right and true: that all people deserve to be equal and free ✊ #MartinLutherKingJr #equalrights #civilrights #justice #youthvgov
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Restoring the Earth Energy Imbalance is critical to reducing the impacts of the climate crisis on people around the world. We must take action now!” ✊🌎 #youthvgov #350ppm #climatescience #climateeducation
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From public schools on the Westside to private schools in Honolulu, teachers are finding creative ways to educate — and empower — students facing the effects of a warming planet. civilbeat.org/2023/01/hawaii #HInews
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Here are two outstanding books to learn how the government has been fueling the climate crisis for decades - and how young people are leading the fight to end this violation of their constitutional rights 🌎📚⚖️
#ClimateBooks #youthvgov
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The goal of securing a safe and stable climate by limiting carbon dioxide emissions to 350 ppm and global warming to 1°C or below is attainable. And education - and poetry - are key components.
#climatepoetry #climateeducation #youthvgov
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Effectively mitigating the impacts of the climate crisis means ending our reliance on fossil fuels and making a just transition to a renewable energy economy. Debunking common misconceptions can have a significant and positive impact on people and the planet! #Youthvgov
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Why 2023 will be a watershed year for climate litigation
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Held v. State of Montana has been listed by @ReutersLegal as one of four environmental cases likely to make headlines in 2023. The Impact Fund is grateful to support this youth-led constitutional climate lawsuit with an #ImpactLitigation grant.
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Youth plaintiffs and their attorneys in the constitutional climate case Natalie R. v. State of Utah officially filed a Notice of Appeal in response to the November 9 ruling by the Honorable Robert Faust. #YouthvGovUT
Read the press release: bit.ly/UtahNoticeofAp
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According to , one of four cases likely to make headlines in 2023 is our youth-led constitutional climate lawsuit Held v. State of Montana. The historic trial is just five months away! #YouthvGov
Read the article here: reuters.com/legal/governme
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Young people across the world have claimed that governments are violating their constitutional and human rights through fossil fuel friendly policies that exacerbate the climate crisis. Held v. State of Montana is the first of several lawsuits in the U.S. to go to trial 3/5
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Happy New Year, everyone! These young plaintiffs all advanced their constitutional climate cases in 2022 and are now more determined than ever to make 2023 the biggest year yet for climate justice in our courts! #YouthvGov #ClimateJustice
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We’re closing out 2022 and looking forward to climate justice in our courts in 2023, all thanks to our community of supporters like you! Our year-end giving campaign is almost over, but you can still make a 2022 tax-deductible gift before midnight. bit.ly/donateOCT
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Thank you for your support and solidarity! 🌎💚
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Just two days left to join our community of donors + supporters. Thanks to matching challenge, your donation will be DOUBLED! Give the gift of climate justice in our courts: bit.ly/donateOCT #youthvgov
As we gear up for 2023—the most impactful year yet for climate justice in our courts—we want to take a moment and reflect on everything we accomplished in 2022, thanks to your ongoing support! #YouthvGov
See our 2022: A Year in Review: bit.ly/OCTyearinreview
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We are so grateful for our community of supporters and we thank you for helping our young plaintiffs protect their legal right to a safe climate! Make a gift today to support our work, and your gift will be doubled! bit.ly/donateOCT #YouthvGov
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Held v. State of Montana will make history as the very first constitutional climate trial and very first children’s climate trial in the United States!
🎙️You can listen to the full NPR WBUR interview here: bit.ly/NPRNateandGrace
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As one of the 16 young plaintiffs in Held v. State of Montana, Grace is preparing for the first-ever constitutional climate trial in U.S. history! Support these youth plaintiffs by making a donation to Our Children’s Trust: bit.ly/donateOCT #youthvgov #YouthvGovMT
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Wildfires and air pollution are devastating events made worse by the accelerating climate crisis in Montana. The young plaintiffs in Held v. State of Montana are taking legal action to protect their right to a safe climate in their beloved state. #youthvgov #YouthvGovMT
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Thank you so much 5-4 Podcast for including us in your annual Giving Guide! Especially Rachel for your support and shoutout 💚
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Second annual 5-4 Giving Guide! Here’s a special episode with organizations you can support this holiday season and into 2023:
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"With climate litigation on the rise worldwide, this judicial avenue is one that is becoming ever more important. And the coming year is shaping up to be a momentous one for climate in the courts."
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This holiday season, please give the gift of climate justice. With your support, we can make 2023 the biggest year yet for protecting our children’s constitutional right to a safe climate.
Donate today and your gift will be doubled! bit.ly/donateOCT
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It’s #GivingTuesday! By donating to Our Children’s Trust, you’ll help secure the legal right to a safe climate for all present and future generations. Please donate today, and your gift will be doubled!
Click here to donate: bit.ly/donateOCT
Thank you for your support!
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Young people around the world are turning to the courts to secure their legal right to a safe climate. Join and support their efforts by donating to Our Children’s Trust. Give today, and your gift will be doubled!
bit.ly/donateOCT
#youthvgov #givingtuesday
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Europe had its warmest October on record, as did Northern Hemisphere land areas. Learn more below. #YouthvGov
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Powerful and poignant piece from on what climate change feels like in Madagascar: droughts, typhoons, and poor people's lives being steadily overcome by impossible conditions
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📣 Tell AG Garland it’s time for to end its opposition to Juliana v. US proceeding to trial! Sign petition in support of the 21 youth plaintiffs at bit.ly/Petition-DOJ-J. Help us reach 50k signatures! #YouthvGov
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We must act now. To support the youth plaintiffs fighting for the right to a safe planet visit: ourchildrenstrust.org/get-involved #YouthvGov
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