The Kids Will See You in Court: Climate on Trial in Montana

An unusual provision in Montana’s state constitution guarantees a “clean and healthful environment” to all residents. Now, a group of children in the state are suing the state — saying that their investment and reliance on fossil fuels actually violates their constitutional right. In June, Held v Montana will become the first youth-driven climate lawsuit to make it to trial in the entire country, and could set a precedent nation-wide when it comes to how governments need to handle the climate crisis. Vice News met some of the plaintiffs in this landmark case to find out how suing your state could be a new approach to accountability. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. - https://bit.ly/3oRyDu8 Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: https://bit.ly/2HR9kGq Follow VICE News here: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3yIIbvH Facebook: https://bit.ly/36oafb0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VvVaxT More videos from the VICE network: https://bit.ly/3fWNVrZ Follow VICE World News here: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3q0n04f Twitch: https://bit.ly/3FdZqZ0 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cAK6vk Twitter: https://twitter.com/VICEWorldNews Instagram: https://bit.ly/3cCOr13 #VICENews #News