No Ordinary Lawsuit
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The Juliana plaintiffs, who are suing the federal government for its affirmative actions in causing climate change, traveled to Portland, OR for a hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In this episode, we go behind the scenes with the plaintiffs, their lawyers, and the...
Published 07/22/19
In the United States, major movements for social change – from civil rights to freedom of expression – have drawn inspiration, participation and momentum from children. The case of Juliana v. U.S., in which 21 young plaintiffs are suing the federal government over its knowing perpetuation of a...
Published 07/16/19
With several organizations from the climate movement, Our Children’s Trust hosted an event called “Changing Tactics in the Face of Climate Emergency.” The program’s main event included a roundtable discussion with co-counsel for the Juliana v. United States case, Julia Olson, and climate activist...
Published 03/29/19