Tag: youth climate activists

“The real issue here is one of democracy."

"We are just trying to show them that we are doing the right thing despite the fact that we are not sleeping or staying in the best conditions."

The legal theory underpinning Chernaik v. Brown and other youth climate litigation derives from the public trust doctrine — the concept that natural resources are held in trust by governments that must protect them.

“I have received the Nordic Council’s environmental award 2019. I have decided to decline this prize.”

“Young people are making it clear that we will support and vote for leaders who will listen to us because we will be here, striking, marching, rallying, and voting.”

The next hearing on the case will be Tuesday, June 4, at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

The next president of the European Commission will likely be Bas Eickhout of the Dutch Green Party.

"We are filing the Young People's brief to show that thousands of youth across America not only feel the urgency of climate action, but also understand that the youth climate lawsuit must proceed to secure a livable future."

"All we want is for him to put our lives above the interests of his campaign donors."

"Ocasio-Cortez's decision to join the protesters and march on her own House leader sets a tone of urgency and combativeness that is rare on Capitol Hill."