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Hawaii: How young plaintiffs achieved a ‘historic’ settlement

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Published: June 25th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

Fire damage in Hawaii – the effects of the climate crisis are already being strongly felt there.

Late last week, young activists in Hawaii reached a significant settlement following a climate lawsuit, requiring the local transportation department to reduce emissions and engage with young people on climate impacts. According to the Washington Post, this settlement is the first of its kind globally, where young people successfully sued over transportation emissions.

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