Florida Governor and Officials Seek to Dismiss Lawsuit by Children that Challenges State for Lack of Climate Change Action

The Florida governor and several state agencies filed a motion last week to dismiss a lawsuit brought by eight young Floridians in an effort to force the state to start work on a court-ordered “Climate Recovery Plan.” The plaintiffs, ranging from 10 to 20 years old, are represented by Our Children’s Trust, the Oregon-based group that sponsors similar suits from young people around the country. 

By Samantha J. Gross, Miami Herald, Feb. 14, 2019 09:20

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