Could a group of children make Trump tackle climate change?

‘Unprecedented’ lawsuit could force administration to rapidly decarbonise American economy

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Supporters of Our Children’s Trust attend a rally outside the US Supreme Court
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A group of children suing the US government for failing to protect them against climate change could force Donald Trump to rapidly decarbonise the American economy if the courts rule in their favour.

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