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2016 Media Coverage

December 30, 2016 - The News Review

Youth seek Rex Tillerson's testimony in climate lawsuit

December 30, 2016 - Climate Home

Climate kids call on Rex Tillerson to testify in court

December 29, 2016 - Bloomberg

Teens’ Lawyers Plan to Question Tillerson on His Knowledge of Climate Change

December 29, 2016 - Common Dreams

Climate Kids Demand Testimony From Exxon's Tillerson in Landmark Lawsuit

December 29, 2016 - Eco Watch

Youth Seek Testimony From Exxon's Rex Tillerson in Federal Climate Lawsuit

December 21, 2016 - Salon

Judge: Seattle kids can move ahead with climate rights case

December 20, 2016 - Seattle Weekly

Kids’ Climate Lawsuit Gets Even Bigger, Heads to Trial in 2017

December 20, 2016 - My Northwest

Youth climate change lawsuit now targets state, Gov. Inslee

December 17, 2016 - The Seattle Times

State recommends more aggressive effort to cut carbon emissions

December 15, 2016 - The Conversation

Earth on the docket: Why Obama can’t ignore this climate lawsuit by America’s youth

December 15, 2016 - Eugene Weekly

Spite Trump, Save the Earth

December 6, 2016 - The New Yorker

The Teen-Agers Suing Over Climate Change

December 5, 2016 - A Plus

A Grain Of Saul: Barack Obama Can Save The Environment Before He Leaves Office (No, Really)

December 2, 2016 - The Washington Post

Trump could face the ‘biggest trial of the century’ — over climate change

November 30, 2016 - The Spectator

Northwest Youth Demand Climate Action

November 29, 2016 - Inhabit

16-year-old activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez wins 2016 Children’s Climate Prize

November 26, 2016 - Newstalk

Teenagers targeting big oil and the US Government in landmark climate lawsuit

November 24, 2016 - Inter Press Service

The Potential Cost of U.S. Climate Inaction

November 23, 2016 - Huffington Post

Kids Sue The Government For Not Protecting Them From Climate Change

November 22, 2016 - Seattle PI

Young activists seek tougher action on climate change

November 20, 2016 - A Plus

A Group Of Kids Is Suing The Government For Climate Change, And It Might Work

November 20, 2016 - Business Insider Australia

Meet the kids suing the US government for ruining the Earth for future generations

November 17, 2016 - Minnesota Public Radio

Climate Cast: Government faces lawsuit over effects of greenhouse gases

November 17, 2016 - Independent

Children have right to live without fear of climate change and can sue US government, judge rules

November 17, 2016 - Truthout

Judge Won't Dismiss Youth Climate Lawsuit; Stage Set for Historic Trial

November 17, 2016 - Boulder Weekly

‘The biggest case on the planet’

November 16, 2016 - DW

Citizens across the world are suing their governments over climate change

November 16, 2016 - Democracy Now!

Jeffrey Sachs Praises the Youth Activists Suing the U.S. Government & Fossil Fuel Industry

November 16, 2016 - United Nations Environment Programme

American Youth to bring US Federal Government to Trial in Ground-breaking Climate Change Lawsuit

November 15, 2016 - New Republic

 The Plucky Millennials Racing to Save the World From Donald Trump

November 14, 2016 - Good

Kids Just Won The Right To Sue The Government For Global Warming

November 14, 2016 - BU Institute for Sustainable Technology

The Kelsey Cascadia Rose Juliana decision: A Ray of Light

November 14, 2016 - Fusion

These people are literally having climate change nightmares

November 14, 2016 - Slate

The Kids Suing the Government Over Climate Change Are Our Best Hope Now

November 12, 2016 - Teen Vogue

Kids Just Won the Right to Sue the Government over Global Warming

November 12, 2016 - teleSUR

Groundbreaking Youth Climate Activists´ Lawsuit Approved

November 11, 2016 - Climate Central

Climate Lawsuit Awaits President Trump

November 11, 2016 - Bill Moyers

The Lawsuit That Could Save the Planet

November 11, 2016 - Pacific Standard

Can a Surprise Lawsuit in Oregon Save American Climate Policy?

November 11, 2016 - Think Progress

Court rules that children can sue the government over climate negligence

November 10, 2016 - Bloomberg

After Obama, Trump May Face Children Suing Over Global Warming

November 10, 2016 - Oregon Public Broadcasting

Judge: Youth Climate Change Lawsuit Against Feds Can Proceed

November 10, 2016 - TIME

These Kids Are Suing the Federal Government to Demand Climate Action. They Just Won an Important Victory

October 25, 2016 - The World Post, Huffington Post

Silver Power: Swiss Grannies challenge Government’s weak climate policies

October 24, 2016 - Huffington Post

The Growing Climate Rights Movement

October 18, 2016 - Common Dreams

Norwegian Youth Taking Government to Court Over 'Unconstitutional' Arctic Drilling

October 18, 2016 - Think Progress

Norwegians take their government to court over Arctic drilling

October 13, 2016- The Huffington Post

Meet The 16-Year-Old Climate Change Activist Suing The U.S. Government

October 12, 2016 - The Register Guard

Exploring common roots of environmental law

October 7, 2016 - Time Magazine

The Planet's Plaintiff

October 7, 2016 - Fusion

Generational injustice: Inside the legal movement suing for climate action now

October 6, 2016 - Inside Climate News

Removing CO2 From the Air Only Hope for Fixing Climate Change, New Study Says

October 5, 2016 - EcoWatch

4 Reasons the Paris Agreement Won’t Solve Climate Change

October 4, 2016 - Business Insider

A respected scientist is resorting to desperate measures to try to force the government to fight climate change

October 4, 2016 - Fast Company, Co.Exist

Why Climate Scientist James Hansen Is Suing The Federal Government To Force Action

October 4, 2016 - New York Post

Our kids are screwed thanks to climate change: scientist

October 4, 2016 - Common Dreams

Top Climate Scientist: Tax Fossil Fuels to Save Younger Generations' Future

October 4, 2016 - Grist

A top climate scientist isn’t impressed with the world’s half-assed effort to save itself

October 4, 2016 - The Guardian

By failing to rein in climate change, our children's rights are being disregarded

October 3, 2016 - Yahoo News

Tax fossil fuels or risk kids' future: US climate scientist

September 23, 2016 - CNN

Debate moderators should ask Trump about his disastrous climate policy

September 16, 2016 - Think Progress

 Washington state releases plan to cut carbon emissions

September 15, 2016 - New York Times, Women in the World

 Attorney is spearheading lawsuit in which 21 children are suing the President Obama

September 14, 2016 - The Progressive   

Climate 21 Kids Put the Planet on the Docke

September 14, 2016 - The Washington Times

 Fed judge to decide whether climate change lawsuit proceeds

September 14, 2016 - The Daily Mail   

21 children have launched a lawsuit against Obama because he 'hasn't done enough to protect them from the effects of climate change'

September 14, 2016 - The Onion   

Children Sue Obama Over Climate Change Inactio

September 14, 2016 - The Registered Guard   

Lawsuit over climate change resumes in federal court in Eugene

September 13, 2016 - CNN

 Saving the planet for future generations

September 13, 2016 - Bill Moyers

Kids Suing Government Over Climate Change May Get a Tria

September 13, 2016 - KATU   

#KidsvGov: 'Make sure that the future planet will be hospitable for generations to come'

September 13, 2016 - Common Dreams   

"It's Time We Were Heard": Another Day in Court for Climate Kid

September 13, 2016 - Oregon Public Broadcasting

Federal Judge In Oregon Weighs Dismissal Of Youths' Climate Suit

September 12, 2016 - CNN

Meet the mom litigating the 'biggest case on the planet'

September 12, 2016 - ColorLines

U.S. District Court to Hear Youth in Landmark Federal Climate Lawsuit Tomorrow

July 5, 2016 - Dawn

Seven-year-old girl sues Pakistan government over climate change

June 29, 2016 - The Express Tribune

Seven-year-old girl takes on federal, Sindh governments

June 24, 2016 - Desmog Blog

Open Letter About WA Governor Inslee's Appeal of Youth Climate Victory

June 22, 2016 - ColorLines

Should we sue for climate justice? This report says yes.

June 22, 2016 - The Stranger

Governor Inslee’s Administration Is Appealing the Climate Kids’ Court Win

June 22, 2016 - Truthout

The Age Divide in the Primaries: Voting for Values Over Fear

June 20, 2016 - Truthout

Indigenous Youth Are Building a Climate Justice Movement by Targeting Colonialism

June 14, 2016 - Bloomberg

Could $200 Billion Tobacco-Type Settlement Be Coming Over ‘Climate Change?’

June 1, 2016 - Seattle Times

Washington to force state’s biggest carbon polluters to cut emissions

May 30, 2016 - Earth Island Institute

A Legacy of Fighting for Justice

May 27, 2016 - Outside Magazine

The Newest Legal Tool to Fight Climate Change Is as Old as Ancient Rome

May 20, 2016 - Huffington Post

Young People Suing Their Government Over Climate Change Just Won Another Big Case

May 17, 2016 - Grist

Massachusetts kids latest to nab win in lawsuit for climate action

May 10, 2016 - The New York Times

In Novel Tactic on Climate Change, Citizens Sue Their Governments

May 2, 2016 - Think Progress

Judge Sides With Kids Suing The Government Over Climate Inaction: ‘These Kids Can’t Wait’

May 1, 2016 - Forbes

Kids Win Again In Lawsuit Blaming Gov't For Not Fighting Global Warming

April 29, 2016 - Huffington Post

Washington State Kids Score Huge Legal Win In Climate Change Lawsuit

April 29, 2016 - Grist

Washington judge rules in favor of kids and climate

April 11, 2016  - CNN

'Major Victory' For Kids Suing Obama

April 10, 2016 - Forbes

Federal Court Rules on Climate Change in Favor of Today's Children

April 9, 2016 - EcoWatch

Judge Denies Motions by Fossil Fuel Industry and Federal Government in Landmark Climate Change Case

April 8, 2016 - Grist

Kids Clear Key Hurdle in Their Federal Climate Change Lawsuit

March 12, 2016 - Rolling Stone

Why Young Americans Are Suing Obama Over Climate Change

March 11, 2016 - The Weather Channel

Teens Sue U.S. Government for Lack of Climate Change Defense

March 10, 2016 -  Grist

Should kids be able to sue for a safe climate? This federal court is about to decide

March 10, 2016 - Bill Moyers

Should Kids Be Able to Sue For a Safe Climate? This Federal Court is About to Decide

March 10, 2016 - International Business Times

Climate Change: Children Take On Obama, US Government For Failing To Curb Global Warming

March 9, 2016 - CNN

Climate kids take on the feds

March 9, 2016 - The Guardian

Teens Challenge US Government for not protecting them from climate change

March 9, 2016 - The Nation

21 Kids Are Suing President Obama Over Climate Inaction

March 9, 2016 - Boston Globe

The constitutional right to a healthier climate

March 9, 2016 - The Ecologist

Federal Court must uphold our children's right to a viable future

March 9, 2016 - CommonDreams

All Eyes on Oregon Courtroom Where It's 'Small Children vs Big Oil' 

January 22, 2016 - Bill Moyers

Kids Suing Government for Climate Action Attract Influential Allies and Opponents

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