Environmental & Energy,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Jan. 21, 2020
9th Circuit ‘reluctantly’ holds children’s climate suit lacks standing
The court's opinion acknowledged carbon dioxide emissions have rendered Earth's climate increasingly less habitable and endangered the plaintiffs by raising sea levels and worsening droughts.
With express regret, and over a heated dissent, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel decided Friday the judicial branch couldn't help a group of young plaintiffs hoping to force the federal government to stop enabling and encouraging fossil fuel use.
The court's opinion acknowledged carbon dioxide emissions have rendered Earth's climate increasingly less habitable and endangered the plaintiffs by raising sea levels and worsening...
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