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11 episodes
since Oct. 8, 2018
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The Juliana plaintiffs, who are suing the federal government for its affirmative actions in causing climate change, traveled to Portland, OR for a hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In this episode, we go behind the scenes with the plaintiffs, their lawyers, and the Our…

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In the United States, major movements for social change – from civil rights to freedom of expression – have drawn inspiration, participation and momentum from children. The case of Juliana v. U.S., in which 21 young plaintiffs are suing the federal government over its knowing perpetuation of a foss…
In the United States, major movements for social change – from civil rights to freedom of expression – have drawn inspiration, participation and momentum from children. The case of Juliana v. U.S., in which 21 young plaintiffs are suing the federal government over its knowing perpetuation of a foss…
With several organizations from the climate movement, Our Children’s Trust hosted an event called “Changing Tactics in the Face of Climate Emergency.” The program’s main event included a roundtable discussion with co-counsel for the Juliana v. United States case, Julia Olson, and climate activist a…
The 21 young plaintiffs in the case for the planet’s future roll up on New York City, and powerful media outlets take notice. In this episode, we take you with the plaintiffs on their whirlwind trip to New York City, the nation’s media capital. Subscribe to No Ordinary Lawsuit and follow the exhila…
This episode examines what the U.S. government knew - as far back as 1965 - about the potentially catastrophic effects of a fossil fuel-based energy system. We hear from a former policy advisor for president Carter who witnessed how several presidential administrations responded to the threat of cl…
Episode 2: Origin Stories This episode reflects on the pivotal moments that helped spark the constitutional case, Juliana v. United States. We talk to a teen from Alaska about his journey to become a plaintiff and to the legal minds that helped to launch this case. Subscribe and stay with us as we …
Episode 1: Against All Odds The 21 young plaintiffs in the lawsuit Juliana v. United States say climate change is the greatest threat to their lives. They allege the U.S. government has deprived them of their constitutional rights to life, liberty and property by promoting a fossil fuel-driven ener…
What if you waited years for something big to happen...and then, it didn’t? The youth plaintiffs in a lawsuit over their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property expected to be in court by now. After the U.S. Supreme Court delayed their trial, they are refusing to let the government sil…
Less than two weeks before its trial date, a landmark constitutional case about climate change skidded to a halt, as ordered by the U.S. Supreme Court. The 21 young plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States sued the federal government in 2015 claiming that it is knowingly endangering their rights to l…
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