This week marked a historic environmental law decision that will influence courts nationwide. Held vs. Montana concluded with victory for 16 young plaintiffs who sued the state for failing to protect their constitutional right to a healthy environment. Montana First Judicial District Court Judge Kathy Seeley ruled that the state of Montana must consider how its actions and regulations affect […]
Earth911 Podcast: Maya van Rossum on Held v. Montana and Renewable Energy Lobbying
The founder of the national Green Amendments movement, Maya van Rossum, returns to discuss Held v. Montana, a lawsuit brought by 16 teenagers demanding the enforcement by state agencies of regulations that ensure their right to a clean and healthy environment. Montana is one of three states that have a Green Amendment in its state constitution. She was in the […]