These young Utahns are fighting for their constitutional right to life! Fossil fuels in Utah are not only worsening the climate crisis but polluting their air and harming their health and safety. They need you with them as they head to their state’s highest court! RSVP to attend in person on September 4th: bit.ly/RSVP-USCH If you can’t attend, you can still watch court proceedings online! RSVP at bit.ly/RSVP-USCV #YouthvGov #YouthvGovUT #ClimateRights #Constitution #Utah #UtahClimateAction #ClimateAction #ClimateCase #ClimateLitigation #ClimateJustice
Our Children's Trust
Law Practice
Eugene, Oregon 2,171 followers
Elevating the voices of youth to secure the legal right to a safe climate.
About us
Our Children’s Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that elevates the voice of youth and leads the federal, state, local, and international campaign to secure the legal right to a healthy atmosphere and stable climate in accordance with current science. Through our programs, youth throughout the United States and in several other countries participate in civic engagement, public education, and legal action to ensure the viability of Earth’s natural systems for all future generations.
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http://ourchildrenstrust.org/
External link for Our Children's Trust
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Eugene, Oregon
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Atmospheric Trust Litigation, Environmental Law, Innovation, Campaigning, Non-Profit Organizations, Communication, Mobilization, Environment and Sustainability, Public engagement, and Civic engagement
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P.O. Box 5181
Eugene, Oregon 97405, US
Employees at Our Children's Trust
Updates
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South Korea’s ruling is a huge step forward in recognizing the need for stronger climate protection measures, especially for children and ensuring a constitutionally sound approach to addressing climate change. It’s incredible that young people around the world are inspired by Juliana v. U.S. and are taking legal climate action to protect their fundamental rights! ✊ #YouthvGov #SouthKorea #ClimateNews #ClimateLitigation #ClimateCase #ClimateRights #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice
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📣 The seven youth plaintiffs in Natalie R. v. State of Utah are taking their constitutional climate case to the state’s highest court! On September 4th, they’ll argue before the Utah Supreme Court as to why their case should proceed to trial. A win against fossil fuels in Utah is a win for the country! Please join us in Salt Lake City for the hearing and rally and support Utah’s youth fighting for breathable air and a safe climate ✊ RSVP: bit.ly/RSVP-USCH Can’t attend in person? RSVP to watch online: bit.ly/RSVP-USCV #YouthvGov #YouthvGovUT #ClimateLitigation #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #Utah #ClimateRights #StopFossilFuels #ClimateSolution #ClimateImpacts
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Young people are on the front lines of the climate crisis in Utah! This is why they’re taking legal action and taking their constitutional climate case to the Utah Supreme Court on September 4th! Join us for the hearing and rally to support the youth plaintiffs in Natalie R. v. State of Utah as they fight for their right to be heard at trial ✊ If you’re in Salt Lake City, join us at the UT Supreme Court and help PACK the courtroom! RSVP: bit.ly/RSVP-USCH Help spread the word with our social media toolkit: bit.ly/TLKT-USC #YouthvGov #YouthvGovUT #ConstitutionalRights #ClimateRights #ClimatePollution #AirPollution #ClimateAction #UtahClimateAction #StopFossilFuels #ClimateJustice
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Dr. Pinsky is the Associate Director at the Massachusetts General Center for Environment and Health and a child and adolescent psychiatrist and pediatrician. She also serves as a pro bono expert in Genesis v. EPA and submitted a compelling declaration in support of the youth plaintiffs explaining how climate change and institutional betrayal affects children’s mental health. Read more in our blog post: bit.ly/OCTBLOG #YouthvGov #GenesisvEPA #MentalHealth #ChildrensRights #ClimateChange #EPA #ClimateAction
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Otis and his 6 fellow youth plaintiffs are heading to the Utah Supreme Court on September 4th to argue why their case should proceed to trial. Join us for the hearing and rally in Salt Lake City! ✊ These young Utahns are standing up against their state government and need you with them. RSVP: bit.ly/RSVP-USCH Can’t attend in person? RSVP to watch online: bit.ly/RSVP-USCV #YouthvGov #YouthvGovUT #ClimateLitigation #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice
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We’re partnering with the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, The UCLA Law Promise Institute Europe, and The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA Law for an invigorating online event about Navahine v. HDOT, the world’s first youth-led constitutional climate case aimed at stopping climate pollution from transportation systems. Hear from Andrea Rogers, Our Children’s Trust Deputy Director of US Strategy and Lead Counsel for Navahine v.HDOT, Anders Carlson, Our Children’s Trust Senior Climate Scientist, and Rylee Brooke, one of 13 youth plaintiffs in the case. We hope you can join the conversation on September 3rd! RSVP: bit.ly/nav-webinar1 #YouthvGov #ClimateLitigation #Democracy #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice
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Join us on August 22, 2024, at 4pm HST for an online event with Mat dos Santos to learn about the history of the youth-led climate case Navahine v. Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and what it means for the future of Hawai‘i! The event will be co-moderated by Debbie Millikan, Director of Sustainability, Punahou School and Krista Hiser, Languages, Linguistics and Literature, Chair, Professor, Kapiʻolani Community College RSVP: bit.ly/nav-webinar #YouthvGov #YouthvGovHI #ClimateLitigation #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice
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After a federal court judge told youth plaintiffs in Genesis v. EPA that they should take climate action by volunteering, youth plaintiff Noah responded by filing a compelling declaration explaining how volunteering won’t protect their rights and hold the EPA accountable for the harm and discrimination it’s causing. Read more in our blog post: bit.ly/OCTBLOG #YouthvGov #GenesisvEPA #EPA #EnvironmentalDiscrimination #ClimateRights #ChildrensRights #ClimateAction
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📣 Attention Utahns! Support Natalie R. v. State of Utah youth plaintiffs as they argue at the state’s highest court on why they have the right to present their evidence at trial! Cheer on the youth as they head into court, pack the courthouse, and hear from the youth and their attorneys at a press conference and rally at Washington Square Park. 🌎✊ If you’re in Salt Lake City, join us at the UT Supreme Court, 450 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 RSVP: bit.ly/RSVP-USCH Can’t attend in person? RSVP to watch online: bit.ly/RSVP-USCV #YouthvGov #YouthvGovUT #ClimateLitigation #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice
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