ViewSixteen youths in Montana are suing the state, claiming that it is unconstitutional for the state to continue "exploiting" fossil fuels.
The trial started Monday morning and is expected to last two weeks.
"This trial will be an historic opportunity for these 16 young Montanans, and their experts, to testify in open...
Children take state of Montana to trial over climate change
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