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Youth v Gov: 11-year-old Levi knows Climate Change is no hoax; Sues Government for His Future
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Youth v Gov: 11-year-old Levi knows Climate Change is no hoax; Sues Government for His Future

Levi and the other Juliana plaintiffs are going to see the lawsuit through to trial so that their voices may be heard in court. Climate change is one of the most pressing problems that the world faces, and Levi and his co-plaintiffs are determined to get their government to stop contributing to it and start stopping it.

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Post Paris Withdrawal: Respond with Political and Legal Action
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Post Paris Withdrawal: Respond with Political and Legal Action

President Trump may have stated from his federal perch that the United States has withdrawn from the Paris Accords, but on the domestic stage, our efforts to uphold these goals and regulations are far from undone. It appears that by withdrawing from the Paris Accords, President Trump strengthened the resolve of climate leaders within the United States and weakened his own ability to participate in one of the largest opportunities to create jobs, strengthen the U.S. economy, and ensure the existence of a viable environment.

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