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Young Alaskans file lawsuit to halt massive gas export project
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Young Alaskans file lawsuit to halt massive gas export project

Eight Alaskan youths are suing the state over a $38.7 billion gas export project, arguing it violates their constitutional rights by exacerbating climate change.

Dharna Noor reports for The Guardian.

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Montana youth climate change trial
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State, plaintiffs deliver closing remarks in landmark Montana youth climate change trial

An attorney for the 16 Montana youth who sued the state alleging their constitutional rights to a clean and healthful environment have been violated by the state said in their closing trial arguments Tuesday the state had not shown any compelling state interest as to why it should be allowed to continue ignoring greenhouse gas emissions from energy projects moving forward.
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Read the fiery dissent in the children's climate case
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Read the fiery dissent in the children's climate case

Twenty-one children brought a lawsuit arguing that the government needs to act on climate change. A federal court dismissed it.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
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Alaska villages face soaring energy costs as GOP debate threatens clean energy tax credits

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Louisiana coastal restoration project faces new turmoil over hidden environmental report

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Satellites burning up in Earth’s atmosphere could worsen climate change and ozone depletion

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Regenerative agriculture drought resilience

As regenerative agriculture gains momentum, report warns of “greenwashing”

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Nuclear revival plan faces obstacles at Tennessee Valley Authority

A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

CLIMATE
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Scientists move forward with climate assessment work despite federal dismissals

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Climate disaster survivors form nationwide movement to push for climate action and disaster reform