Alaska court rejects a youth lawsuit over climate change

The suit targeted the state's pro-oil policies.

By Yereth Rosen January 31, 2022
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The Alaska Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a lawsuit brought by young plaintiffs that faulted the state government for pro-oil policies — policies that those plaintiffs said violated their rights to a healthy environment.

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