Transportation is both a cost-of-living issue and a climate issue. Madin and Seitz highlight how the landmark Navahine Settlement shows a path forward: invest in multimodal transportation, public transit, and equitable electrification to cut emissions and lower the cost of living. bit.ly/HCBstory
We're at @sxswedu.com! Watch @brennancenter.org's @erings.bsky.social lead a panel about the ways state constitutions can protect and empower youth.
With @aclu.org's @harperseldin.bsky.social, @lwvus.bsky.social's @thecelinafactor.bsky.social, and @youthvgov.bsky.social's Julia Olson.
Youth fighting a fossil fuel mega-project in AK & challenging EPA's regulatory 'discounting' practice came before appellate courts this week urging that their cases be revived
More on the hearings here #climatelitigation @youthvgov.bsky.social
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The youth plaintiffs are asking the Ninth Circuit to affirm that courts have a duty to hear constitutional claims brought by children whose rights are being directly harmed by government policies. Reinstating the case would allow the youth to present evidence. #YouthvGov
The youth plaintiffs in Sagoonick v. State of Alaska II are asking the Court to reverse the lower court’s dismissal of the case and allow their constitutional climate case to proceed to trial. Stay tuned for the Court’s decision. Ourchildrenstrust.org/alaska #YouthvGov
Join us on March 5 to cheer on the youth in Genesis v. EPA, pack the courtroom and rally! RSVP: bit.ly/genesishearing-rsvp Can’t attend in person? Tune in online to watch live at bit.ly/gvepa-live
8 young plaintiffs in Sagoonick v. Alaska II, a constitutional climate case, are fighting the Alaska LNG Project that would lock in decades of climate harm. Join us to cheer them on and fill the courtroom. RSVP: bit.ly/ak-rsvp26 Watch court livestream: bit.ly/ak-rsvp26
The brave youth plaintiffs in La Rose v. His Majesty the King are now preparing for a historic climate trial beginning October 26! This is what civic action looks like when the ballot box isn’t an option. Learn more: ourchildrenstrust.org/canada #YouthvCanada @wcelaw.bsky.social
Join Genesis and her fellow youth plaintiffs in court on Thursday, March 5th, in San Francisco, California! RSVP: bit.ly/genesishearing-rsvp Can’t attend in person? Tune in online to watch live at bit.ly/gvepa-live
On March 5, cheer on CA youth plaintiffs in @youthvgov.bsky.social’s Genesis v. EPA; pack the courtroom, and rally! Our students have supported OTC on separate climate migration and displacement research, and we are so proud of their work protecting CA’s future.
RSVP: bit.ly/genesishearing-rsvp
On 10/26 youth plaintiffs in La Rose v. His Majesty the King head to trial to tell their climate stories and share evidence on how the govt is violating their rights to life, liberty and security of the person by worsening the climate crisis. More: ourchildrenstrust.org/canada @wcelaw.bsky.social
In Venner v. EPA, youth are asking that the EPA do what it was created to do: follow the constitution, follow science, and protect children. Youth are represented by @youthvgov.bsky.social + @publicjustice.bsky.social Learn more: ourchildrenstrust.org/venner-v-epa #YouthvGov
Join us on March 5 to cheer on the youth in Genesis v. EPA, pack the courtroom, and rally. RSVP: bit.ly/genesishearing-rsvp
@publicjustice.bsky.social
These young petitioners are among the first to challenge the EPA’s rule rescinding the Endangerment Finding and greenhouse gas standards for vehicles in federal court, part of a growing wave of petitioners contesting the rule. Learn more: ourchildrenstrust.org/venner-v-epa
New electric trams at HNL are one step toward Hawai‘i’s commitment to fully decarbonize transportation by 2045 under the youth-led Navahine settlement. Youth voices didn’t just call for change; they’re shaping it. Learn more about the settlement at ourchildrenstrust.org/hawaii
Groups incl. the Sierra Club, @apha.org & others have now sued the EPA over its repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding for GHGs
Separately, 18 children represented by @youthvgov.bsky.social & @publicjustice.bsky.social brought a constitutional challenge
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EPA has finalized its repeal of the endangerment finding. Up next - court challenges
@sierraclub.org & its NGO partners plan to sue. Some public health orgs do too
MA & other Dem-led states say they will challenge this
@youthvgov.bsky.social will petition too
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Trump’s repeal of the Endangerment Finding is an attack on children’s constitutional rights to life, liberty, health, and safety. This science-based safeguard is the backbone of climate pollution limits, and we won’t let it be gutted. Stay tuned. #YouthvGov @publicjustice.bsky.social
Join us on March 5 to rally on the youth in Genesis v. EPA and pack the courtroom. RSVP: bit.ly/genesishearing-rsvp Can’t attend in person? Tune in online to watch live at bit.ly/gvepa-live
8 young plaintiffs in Sagoonick v. Alaska II, a constitutional climate case, are fighting the Alaska LNG Project that would lock in decades of climate harm. Join us to cheer them on and fill the courtroom. RSVP: bit.ly/ak-rsvp26 Spread the word: bit.ly/ak-toolkit26
Grateful to The Tow Foundation for selecting Our Children’s Trust for its $10M Innovation Fund and awarding $1M to expand youth mental health care. This support strengthens our trauma-informed care for youth plaintiffs affected by climate impacts. Thank you 💚 Learn more: bit.ly/oct-tic
With two upcoming court hearings, three new cases launched since November, and ambitious plans for the year ahead. We're excited to share more about our work and answer your questions. Join us 2/17 at 6:30pm ET! RSVP: bit.ly/octwebinar-feb
In a time when government actions are causing profound harm to communities across the country and world, the courage of young people standing up for justice has never been more vital. Read Natalie, Rikki, and Ashley’s stories on our blog: ourchildrenstrust.org/blog #YouthvGov
In 2022, 13 youth across Hawaiʻi reached a landmark settlement with HDOT, committing to zero-emissions transportation by 2045. Their work created the HDOT Youth Council and inspired the Keiki Ride Free bill 🚌 Watch: bit.ly/45FEt7E
On Oct. 26, 16 youth across Canada head to trial, challenging government actions that worsen the climate crisis and violate their rights. In La Rose v. His Majesty the King, they’re demanding accountability and a Climate Recovery Plan. Learn more: ourchildrenstrust.org/canada @wcelaw.bsky.social
A bipartisan coalition of experts & scholars has added its voice in support of the youth. Together, they underscore widespread concern for the health, safety, and constitutional rights of these young Americans and highlight broad support for allowing the plaintiffs’ claims to proceed.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. challenged our nation to confront injustice wherever it exists, and to build a society rooted in dignity equality, and care for one another. Honoring Dr. King means continuing the work of building a more just, inclusive future for all. #YouthvGov
Claudette Colvin passed away on January 13, 2026. Her legacy lives on in every young person who dares to make history and build a more just future. #YouthvGov
