Coverage dated December 10, 2023

A group of California children sue EPA in federal court, alleging it allows climate pollution to continue despite harms

Headline from Local News 8

By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — A group of 18 California children – ranging in ages from 8 to 17 – has filed a new constitutional climate case in federal court against the US Environmental Protection Agency, alleging it has harmed children’s health and welfare over decades. The case, Genesis B. v.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    California children sue EPA over ‘intentional’ role in climate crisis (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Genesis B v EPA is the latest in a series of youth-led constitutional climate cases brought by non-profit law firm Our Children’s Trust

  2. NPR

    18 California children are suing the EPA over climate change (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    A new climate lawsuit file against the EPA claims the agency violated the rights of 18 California children by allowing greenhouse gas emissions.

  3. Local News 8

    A group of California children sue EPA in federal court, alleging it allows climate pollution to continue despite harms (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — A group of 18 California children – ranging in ages from 8 to 17 – has filed a new constitutional climate case in federal court against the US Environmental Protection Agency, alleging it has harmed children’s health and welfare over decades. The case, Genesis B. v.

  4. East Idaho News

    Group of California children sues EPA, says agency allows climate pollution (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    The EPA has harmed children’s health and welfare over decades, a group of 18 California children says in court documents.

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