13 youth activists in Hawaii won a climate change lawsuit against the state's Department of Transportation, securing a commitment to zero emissions by 2045.
13 youth activists in Hawaii won a landmark climate change lawsuit against the state's Department of Transportation, accusing the state of violating their constitutional rights by operating a transportation system that contributed to climate change. Hawaii's Department of Transportation agreed to reduce emissions from the transport sector, aiming for zero emissions by 2045, surpassing the previous goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. This settlement is hailed as the world's first youth-led constitutional climate case addressing climate pollution in the transportation sector.
June 21, 2024
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