Our Children's Trust

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

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

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

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

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

📣 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

The youth plaintiffs in Layla H. v. Commonwealth of Virginia will now have the chance to present oral arguments to the Virginia Supreme Court explaining why the Court should grant their Petition for Appeal. Stay tuned for a date for oral arguments. Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates: youthvgov.org/join 📧 #YouthvGov #YouthvGovVA #Virginia #ClimateLitigation #ClimateCase #YouthClimateAction #ClimateActionNow #ClimateJustice

Maryam and her fellow youth plaintiffs are not only fighting to hold the EPA accountable for the climate pollution it allows, but fighting to be seen, heard, and protected. They have the right to a safe and livable climate. This is why Maryam submitted a declaration to the court in response to the EPA’s motion to dismiss. Read more in our blog post: ourchildrenstrust.org/blog #YouthvGov #GenesisvEPA #EnvironmentalDiscrimination #EPA #ClimateAction #ClimatePollution #ClimateCase #ClimateLitigation #ClimateJustice

In a powerful declaration submitted to the court, Genesis v. EPA youth plaintiff Avroh explains that volunteering and climate activism isn’t enough when the EPA is discriminating against children by allowing life-threatening levels of climate pollution and discounting the economic value of their lives. When rights are being violated, it’s the court’s job to listen and act! Read more from Avroh’s declaration in our blog post: ourchildrenstrust.org/blog #YouthvGov #GenesisvEPA #EPA #EnvironmentalDiscrimination #ChildrensRights #ClimateRights #ClimateLitigation #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice

The Genesis v. EPA youth plaintiffs are fighting for their right to be heard in court. Rather than protect children, the EPA has systematically disregarded the lives and futures of young people in favor of maintaining the status quo of fossil fuel reliance and climate pollution. The EPA’s actions discriminate against children and overlook how climate pollution disproportionately affects the younger generation. Read the press release: bit.ly/3X39jTN Sign up for our mailing list and stay updated in this equal protection climate case: youthvgov.org/join #YouthvGov #GenesisvEPA #EPA #ClimatePollution #ClimateDiscrimination #ClimateRights #ClimateLitigation #California #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice