Summary
Montana’s Supreme Court upheld a landmark climate ruling, affirming that the state violated its constitutional duty to protect a clean environment by permitting fossil fuel projects without considering climate impacts.
The 6-1 decision supports a 2020 lawsuit by 16 young Montanans, who argued climate change harms their lives through worsening wildfires, drought, and environmental degradation.
The court rejected the state’s claims about its minimal global impact, calling such reasoning flawed.
Montana must now assess greenhouse gas emissions for future permits, despite Republican criticism of judicial overreach and potential economic fallout.
My parents liked that show, and they still don’t believe in global warming. I think the only thing they remember was the line “we need another Timmy!”
They’ve also told me they don’t want socialized healthcare/any reform because they fully believe others not receiving care is necessary for them to receive good care so…you know they aren’t exactly individuals concerned about anyone but themselves at this exact second.