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 climate change. Also, we hear from two young Americans who say they have been harmed by the decisions of past presidents and are suing the U.S. Government’s for it’s promotion and protection of fossil fuels. 

No Ordinary Lawsuit offers the inside story of a constitutional lawsuit over the future of the planet. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 3: The Government Knew

No Ordinary Lawsuit follows 21 young Americans who are suing the United States government in a landmark constitutional case, Juliana v. US. The podcast will take listeners behind the scenes of the trial and bring to life the stories of these young plaintiffs’ fight to reverse the course of climate change. The nonprofit Our Children’s Trust commissioned this podcast to offer the backstory of the plaintiffs and explain the stakes of this legal action.

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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 Children’s Trust staff as they demand action on climate change and fight to get to trial. Find No Ordinary Lawsuit wherever you get your podcasts.

#portland #mediacoverage #youthvgov #TrialoftheCentury #SeeYouInCourt #climatechange #civilrights #environment #climate #youth #activism #youthactivism #sciencematters #trial #lawsuit

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Mini Episode: The Plaintiffs Rally in Portland

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 fossil-fuel driven energy system that causes climate change, is based on the needs and rights of the youngest Americans. The latest episode of No Ordinary Lawsuit explores the legal evolution of children’s rights in the context of this case and those that came before. Listen, rate and share, wherever you get your podcasts.
#hurricanesandy #childrensrights #youthvgov #TrialoftheCentury #SeeYouInCourt #climatechange #civilrights #environment #climate #youth #activism #youthactivism #sciencematters #trial #lawsuit
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For more information visit: noordinarylawsuit.org

Episode 4: Children's Rights

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 fossil-fuel driven energy system that causes climate change, is based on the needs and rights of the youngest Americans. The latest episode of No Ordinary Lawsuit explores the legal evolution of children’s rights in the context of this case and those that came before. Listen, rate and share, wherever you get your podcasts.

#youthvgov #hurricanesandy #childrensrights #TrialoftheCentury #SeeYouInCourt #climatechange #civilrights #environment #climate #youth #activism #youthactivism #sciencematters #trial #lawsuit

Follow the lawsuit on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @youthvgov

For more information visit: noordinarylawsuit.org

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 and plaintiff Vic Barrett. They shared the stage with 350.org’s Communications Manager, and the Co-Founder of the Sunrise Movement. In this bonus episode, we offer an edited version of that roundtable discussion. 

Many thanks to the co-sponsors, the New York Society for Ethical Culture and 350 NYC. 

Partners: www.350.org, NYC Grassroots Alliance, People's Climate Movement NY, 350 Brooklyn, Climate Psychology Association U.S., www.GreenOwls.org, Zero Hour NYC, Sunrise NYC, and more. 

No Ordinary Lawsuit offers the inside story of a constitutional lawsuit over the future of the planet. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.  

#GovernmentKnew #youthvgov #TrialoftheCentury #SeeYouInCourt #climatechange #civilrights #environment #climate #youth #activism #youthactivism #sciencematters #trial #lawsuit 

Follow the lawsuit on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @youthvgov

For more information visit: noordinarylawsuit.org

Bonus Episode: “Changing Tactics in the Face of Climate Emergency”

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 exhilarating journey as 21 young people sue the federal government, and demand action on climate change. Find it wherever you get your podcasts.

#newyorkcity #newyork #mediacoverage #youthvgov #TrialoftheCentury #SeeYouInCourt #climatechange #civilrights #environment #climate #youth #activism #youthactivism #sciencematters #trial #lawsuit
Follow the lawsuit on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @youthvgov
For more information visit: noordinarylawsuit.org

Episode 3: The Government Knew

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