Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal
by Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
Jun 22, 2024
3 minutes
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About two years after 13 children and teens sued Hawaii over the threat posed by climate change, both sides reached a settlement that includes an ambitious requirement to decarbonize the state's transportation system over the next 21 years.
It's another example of a younger generation channeling their frustration with the government's response to the climate crisis into a legal battle.
Navahine v. Hawaii Department of Transportation is the world’s first youth-led constitutional climate case addressing climate pollution from the transportation sector, according to statements from both sides.
The lawsuit said one plaintiff, a 14-year-old
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