Bill Tarantino spoke to the Daily Journal about a state court judge's ruling that Montana must consider climate change when evaluating new projects, establishing a framework for similar lawsuits that seek to hold governments and industries liable for damages caused by fossil fuels.
According to Bill, Judge Kathy Seeley's decision was "a remarkable ruling and a strong departure from the other state and federal courts who have faced lawsuits asserting similar theories."
"The court focuses on a broad range of injuries, including the mental health and well-being of the plaintiffs, and concludes that those injuries could be addressed through expanding Montana's permitting discretion to consider climate change," Bill added. "It's a novel approach."
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