Natalie Roberts is Full of Purpose and Positivity Heading into Her Second Constitutional Rights Case
The air quality in Salt Lake City is often so bad, some days Natalie Roberts can’t even go outside or see down to the end of her street. From a young age, she has felt the weight of a future threatened by worsening air quality from fossil fuel pollution and climate change, not just for herself but for all young Utahns. So, she stepped out and pursued an avenue of systemic change: the judicial system.
A Word on Utah Supreme Court Hearing from Our Co-Executive Director
This week made me especially proud to work at Our Children’s Trust. I wanted to quickly share a little bit about how we’re making big moves in unexpected places, including the very conservative state of Utah.
United for Climate Action: From Wildland Conservation in Utah to Youth-Led Climate Litigation
Fighting the climate crisis through youth-led litigation would not be possible without the support of communities and global partners that fuel the climate movement. On September 4, 2024, the seven youth plaintiffs in the constitutional climate lawsuit Natalie R. v. State of Utah appeared before the Utah Supreme Court to advocate for their right to be heard at trial.