Hawaii Settles Historic Youth-Led Climate Lawsuit

Hawaii has agreed to settle a groundbreaking lawsuit filed by 13 young activists. The lawsuit claimed the state's transportation system was violating the constitution by contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Governor Josh Green announced the settlement at a press conference, marking a significant step in youth-led climate action.

Hawaii on Thursday agreed to settle a lawsuit by 13 young people alleging the U.S. state was violating their rights under its constitution by operating a transportation system that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

Democratic Governor Josh Green announced the settlement at a press conference attended by some of the youth activists and lawyers involved in the lawsuit, which they called the first-ever youth-led climate case seeking zero emissions in transportation.