Young climate activists sue Trump over fossil fuel orders
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A group of 22 young climate activists is suing the Trump administration in hopes of blocking three executive orders promoting the use of fossil fuels.
Breakdown
- Twenty-two young activists are suing the Trump administration over fossil fuel orders.
- Experts testified that the orders are not justified by a national emergency and harm children's health. 9s
- The lawsuit argues the orders block renewable energy and dismantle climate science. 51s
- Plaintiffs seek an injunction to stop the implementation of the executive orders. 3m 14s
- Government lawyers have asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit. 3m 31s