Spring storm brings rain and wind Tuesday into Wednesday

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.

Create a More Connected Minnesota

A group of 21 young people are suing the federal government for failing to protect them from the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions. 

Last week they won their first victory of sorts when a U.S. district judge in Oregon denied the government's attempt to dismiss the lawsuit. 

The plaintiffs, who range in age from 9 to 20, contend that the government has known for decades that carbon pollution causes climate change but has failed to take action. 

MPR News host Kerri Miller and MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner spoke with a 19-year-old participant in the lawsuit and the plaintiffs' lead attorney.

 To hear the entire conversation select the audio link above. 

• Julia Olson, executive director and chief legal council for "Our Children's Trust" 

Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast

MPR News Staff

Author

A group of 21 young people are suing the federal government for failing to protect them from the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions.

A group of 21 young people are suing the federal government for failing to protect them from the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions. Last week they won their first victory of sorts when a U.S. district judge in Oregon denied the government's attempt to dismiss the lawsuit. The plaintiffs, who range in age from 9 to 20, contend that the government has known for decades that carbon pollution causes climate change, but failed to take action.

Climate Cast: Government faces lawsuit over effects of greenhouse gases

Share

Create a More Connected Minnesota

Guests