Legislation before Gov. Ron DeSantis would eliminate climate change as a factor in Florida’s energy policy, erasing many instances of the words from the state’s code.
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In Genesis v. EPA, Ione and fellow youth plaintiffs are seeking to STOP the EPA from allowing levels of fossil fuel pollution that exacerbate the climate crisis and put their life at risk. #YouthvGov #GenesisvEPA

Youth plaintiffs in Juliana v. U.S., Layla v. Virginia and Held v. Montana, along with Mat dos Santos, Our Children’s Trust Co-Executive Director, joined @senmarkey on his podcast to discuss their groundbreaking climate lawsuits. Watch the full episode: bit.ly/4b8cZbd

Major speaker announcements are coming next week!

Secure your spot at EMA IMAPCT before we announce and sell out --> green4ema.org/impact-summit-…

#climateaction #losangeles

Don’t miss this event hosted by Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California, moderated by Andrew Dudley (@EarthDotLive!) Mat dos Santos, our Co-Executive Director along with youth plaintiffs Kalālapa and Avroh will discuss the landmark climate lawsuits gaining traction through the courts. bit.ly/CC-ClimateVang…

We’re so grateful to have interns like Isabella Brahmst, who are committed and passionate about securing lasting climate justice in our courts. In her blog post, Isabella reflects on the incredible time she had with us in DC. Read more: bit.ly/44HuQna #YouthvGov

DOJ Directed Court to Strike Down Landmark Fedl #Youth #Climate Lawsuit

“The #Biden Admin was wrong to use an emergency measure to stop youth plaintiffs from having their day in court.

THE REAL EMERGENCY IS THE CLIMATE #EMERGENCY .”

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Our Children's Trust #juliana

Youth suing for a better environment? That's what Our Children's Trust is doing, and you can hear all about it from its co-exec director and general counsel, and one of the young plaintiffs.

In-person only in San Francisco; May 14, 5:30 PM PDT

Tickets: commonwealthclub.org/events/2024-05…

The Juliana 21 need @potus to step up and save America’s Climate Case! Help keep the momentum going – if you haven’t emailed Biden, please do so: bit.ly/BidenDOJ-LTR-O…. You can also amplify this message by sharing this video and tagging @potus! #YouthvGov #SaveJuliana

Save the date for this upcoming event hosted by Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California! Mat dos Santos, our Co-Executive Director & General Counsel, and youth plaintiffs Kalālapa and Avroh will dive into the various groundbreaking youth-led climate cases brought by OCT. Tickets:bit.ly/3UNWxqW

This newsletter features 3 compelling pieces: a powerful op-ed from youth plaintiffs Alex and Avery about the latest unjust decision, a moving speech from plaintiff Isaac during the #SaveJuliana rally as well as a speech of support from VA plaintiff Layla. bit.ly/OCT-TMB

The #YouthvGov plaintiffs deserve their day in court. It is deeply disturbing that the Ninth Circuit is putting dirty energy profits ahead of the rights of these young people to protect their planet and future, without a trial. People must come before polluter profits. Always.

Our Montana kids are moving mountains. ⁦Western Environmental Law Center⁩ ⁦Our Children's Trust⁩ #heldmakeshistory #climateheroes #cleanairkids ⁦Press at Moms Clean Air Force⁩

Last week, Our Children’s Trust Co-Executive Director & General Counsel Mat dos Santos along with Events Manager Laura Gehrke, had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Maverick Lloyd Speaker Series the Cambridge School of Weston (@wearecsw). #YouthvGov

Last month, Julia Olson, Our Children’s Trust Executive Director had the honor of receiving the Environmental Leadership Award from UC Berkeley Law at the Ecology law Quarterly annual banquet for her groundbreaking work in climate litigation. Photos by Shoey Sindel #YouthvGov

The ECHR CEDH decision in KlimaSeniorinnen v. Switzerland (@klimaSeniorin) is a huge victory for science and children’s rights! The court recognizes the importance of adhering to the best available climate science and urgency of govt climate action #YouthvGov

BREAKING: The 9th Circuit Court has granted DOJ's emergency (mandamus) petition in the Our Children's Trust Juliana v. US youth constitutional climate case, ending the case for good w/o a trial

More on this to come...
#ClimateLitigation #youthvgov #JusticeDenied

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Youth plaintiffs & their attorneys say they are not giving up

“This is a tragic and unjust ruling, but it is not over' said Julia Olson, chief legal counsel Our Children's Trust