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Using the Courts to Advocate for the Environment

Written by ThinkCERCA Team | April 21, 2023

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Youth Climate Case

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Teens and Tweens Sue United States Over Climate Change

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This Case Has Made Legal History:

Young Australians Just Won a Human Rights Case against an Enormous Coal Mine

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While Juliana v. United States hit some roadblocks, it spread awareness about a difficult issue. How might Juliana v. United States inspire others to take action?

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How can young people take legal action to combat the worst effects of climate change?

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