Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here’s what to know about the historic deal

About two years after 13 children and teens sued Hawaii over the threat posed by climate change, both sides reached a settlement that includes an ambitious requirement to decarbonize the state’s transportation system over the next 21 years.

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National34 articles from 24 sources across the spectrum· Updated Jun 22, 2024

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Ran by 3 outlets· The Boston Globe, Minneapolis Star Tribune, +1 more
The Boston GlobeLean Left· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii settles climate change lawsuit filed by youth plaintiffs

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii settles climate change lawsuit filed by youth plaintiffs

Seattle TimesLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii settles climate change lawsuit filed by youth plaintiffs

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Seattle TimesLean Left· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here’s what to know about the historic deal

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal

The Garden IslandLean Left· Jun 22, 2024

State settles climate lawsuit with Hawai‘i youths

TruthoutLeft· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii Commits to Transit Decarbonization in Settlement of Youth Climate Lawsuit

New York TimesLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii Settles With Young Plaintiffs in Climate Case

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WDIO DuluthCenter· Jun 22, 2024· ran in 6 outlets

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal

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CBS NewsCenter· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii reaches settlement with youth who sued over climate change

CBS NewsCenter· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii reaches settlement with youth who sued over climate change

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii settles climate change case brought by youth activists

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NBC ChicagoLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit filed by children that alleged state violated their right to life-sustaining climate

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit filed by children that alleged state violated their right to life-sustaining climate

NBC New YorkLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit filed by children that alleged state violated their right to life-sustaining climate

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit filed by children that alleged state violated their right to life-sustaining climate

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit filed by children that alleged state violated their right to life-sustaining climate

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit filed by children that alleged state violated their right to life-sustaining climate

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit filed by children that alleged state violated their right to life-sustaining climate

Christian Science MonitorCenter· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii reaches pathbreaking climate settlement with children

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Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Washington Times, Daily Journal, +1 more
Washington TimesLean Right· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here’s what to know about the historic deal

Daily JournalLean Right· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal

Bowling Green Daily NewsLean Right· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change. Here's what to know about the historic deal - The Daily Reporter

PJ MediaRight· Jun 22, 2024

Hawaii Settles Climate Lawsuit Brought by Children

Washington TimesLean Right· Jun 21, 2024

Youth in Hawaii took on the state government over climate change. A historic settlement has emerged

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

Hawaii agrees to settle youth climate change lawsuit – DW

Al JazeeraLean Left· Jun 21, 2024

‘Groundbreaking’: How children in Hawaii won landmark climate case

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