In a recent landmark judgement, the federal court has found that the government owes children a duty of care in preventing harm from the impacts of climate change.

The case, which centred around the proposed expansion of a NSW coal mine, could have far reaching legal implications in Australia.

Today, writer for The Monthly Kieran Pender on the case that saw a group of teenagers take on the Minister for the Environment. 

Guest: Writer for The Monthly Kieran Pender.

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