US EditionA judge in Oregon refuses to dismiss a 2015 climate lawsuit filed by youth
- U.S. Department of Justice motions to dismiss a climate lawsuit brought by 21 youth plaintiffs have been denied by a federal judge in Oregon, potentially allowing the case to go to trial.
- U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken acknowledges the climate crisis as a great emergency and highlights the frustration of young people with the slow response.
- Attorney Julia Olson expects a trial in the case later this year and believes the federal government should be held accountable for worsening the climate crisis.
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A judge in Oregon refuses to dismiss a 2015 climate lawsuit filed by youth
A judge in Oregon has rejected a U.S. Department of Justice request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit brought by young people that alleges the federal government knew the dangers posed by carbon pollution but that it has continued through policies and subsidies to support the fossil fuel industry. U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken said the parties “do not disagree that the climate crisis threatens our ability to survive on planet Earth. This catastrop…
Oregon judge denies DOJ request to dismiss lawsuit alleging government's negligence in addressing pollution
An Oregon judge has denied a request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit by young people alleging the government knew about carbon pollution dangers but supported the fossil fuel industry.
A judge in Oregon refuses to dismiss a 2015 climate lawsuit filed by youth
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- A judge in Oregon has rejected a U.S. Department of Justice request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit brought by young people that alleges the federal government knew the dangers posed by carbon pollution but that it has continued through policies and subsidies to support the fossil fuel industry.
A judge in Oregon refuses to dismiss a 2015 climate lawsuit filed by youth
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A judge in Oregon has rejected a U.S. Department of Justice request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit brought by young people that alleges the federal government knew the dangers posed by carbon pollution but that it has continued through policies and subsidies to support the fossil fuel industry. An attorney representing the plaintiffs is hoping for a trial in the case later this year. The plaintiffs argue the government has violate…
A judge in Oregon refuses to dismiss a 2015 climate lawsuit filed by youth
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A judge in Oregon has rejected a U.S. Department of Justice request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit brought by young people that alleges the federal government knew the dangers posed by carbon pollution but that it has continued through policies and subsidies to support the fossil fuel industry. An attorney representing the plaintiffs is hoping for a trial in the case later this year. The plaintiffs argue the government has violate…
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