| From | Our Children's Trust <[email protected]> |
| Subject | 6/14: Day Three of Trial in Montana! |
| Date | June 15, 2023 1:02 PM |
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Hi friends,
It was another powerful day of testimony in Held v. State of Montana!
Youth plaintiffs greet local supporters (and a friendly dog) on the way int=
o court for their third day of trial (Photo by Robin Loznak)
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Highlights from Wednesday, June 14th:
The day began by concluding the prior day=E2=80=99s testimony with Montana =
pediatrician Dr. Lori Byron, who discussed climate change-induced adverse c=
hildhood experiences (ACEs) and how they can cause long-term health problem=
s such as exposure to substance abuse, physical/mental/sexual abuse, neglec=
t, domestic violence, etc. These elements, which can create fear and anxiet=
y in childhood, often result in health problems in adulthood. =E2=80=9CWild=
fires, for example, instill fear that you will have to leave your home, as =
well as the smoke that creates a pall over your life and makes one unable t=
o do the things you enjoy,=E2=80=9D Dr. Byron said.
Next up was Shane Doyle, testifying on behalf of his daughters (and youth p=
laintiffs) Ruby and Lilian. Mr. Doyle is an expert in Indigenous issues, an=
enrolled member of the Crow Tribe who holds a master=E2=80=99s degree in N=
ative American studies from Montana State University. Mr. Doyle described t=
he Crow Fair, an annual week-long gathering of the Crow Tribe which has occ=
urred every August for over a century. It=E2=80=99s long been an important =
cultural event for Mr. Doyle and his daughters, but over the last several y=
ears the weather has become hotter and hotter, with temperatures reaching o=
ver 100=C2=BAF, as well as torrential downpours. He described how extreme w=
eather has impeded Crow Fair, with events being canceled or abandoned due t=
o heat.
Mr. Doyle was followed by Michael Durglo, Jr., head of the Confederated Sal=
ish and Kootenai Tribes' Tribal Historic Department. He provided additional=
testimony on the impact of the climate crisis on Indigenous communities. =
=E2=80=9CAs the climate has changed, the times for traditional practices ha=
ve changed,=E2=80=9D Mr. Durglo said. =E2=80=9CThere is a spiritual impact.=
All those non-human relatives that we rely on to feed us, to mend us as me=
dicines - they all have a spiritual significance.=E2=80=9D
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Michael Durglo, Jr., Head of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' T=
ribal Historic Department, provides his testimony (Photo by Robin Loznak)
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The first plaintiff testimony of the day came from Sariel, a member of the =
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Sariel learned about the science b=
ehind climate change in high school, including how greenhouse gases are bre=
aking down the ozone layer. Sariel experienced firsthand the effects of wil=
dfire and wildfire smoke. "It is really scary seeing what you love disappea=
r before your eyes,=E2=80=9D she said. =E2=80=9CThis case is important."
After Sariel, the court heard from Dr. Jack Stanford, director of the Flath=
ead Lake Biological Station. Dr. Stanford discussed the impacts of climate =
change on Montana=E2=80=99s freshwater ecosystems and the connectivity of c=
limate, hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology in those ecosystems. When ask=
ed to comment on how climate change affects freshwater ecosystems: =E2=80=
=9CIt=E2=80=99s already happening, it=E2=80=99s a fact, not only for our pl=
aintiffs, but for all of us.=E2=80=9D
Plaintiff Taleah was next to provide testimony, noting that as she grew old=
er, she noticed that wildfires and smoke have become much more pervasive. S=
he was employed training and caring for horses, but due to smoky conditions=
, her work was limited, causing her loss of income.
Closing out the day was plaintiff Georgi, a competitive Nordic skier, who t=
rains year-round. Wildfire smoke was so bad in the summer of 2021, Georgi w=
as forced to train indoors. She recounted looking out the window and barely=
seeing the buildings across the street for all the smoke.
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Youth plaintiff Taleah testifies in court (Photo by Robin Loznak)
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Here=E2=80=99s what we anticipate for Thursday, June 15th:
On June 15, the court will hear testimony from Pete Erickson, Anne Hedges, =
and youth plaintiffs Kian T. and Claire V.
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Julia Olson, Our Children=E2=80=99s Trust=E2=80=99s Chief Legal Counsel and=
one of the attorneys for the youth, speaks with plaintiffs Grace and Rikki=
in court (Photo by Robin Loznak)
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Follow Trial Online!
Visit bit.ly/MTClimateTrial to watch trial LIVE online! You=E2=80=99ll also=
find a daily schedule of local events in Helena as well as additional phot=
os from each day in court.
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Toward justice,
The Team at Our Children=E2=80=99s Trust
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DONATE TODAY AND DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!
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x;"> </p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: Georgia,serif; font=
-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size=
: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span =
style=3D"color: #054570;"><strong><span style=3D"font-size: 14pt;">Highligh=
ts from Wednesday, June 14th:</span></strong></span></p>=20
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; padding: 0 0 0 10px;">=20
<li style=3D"display: list-item; line-height: 1.5em; Margin=
: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">The day began b=
y concluding the prior day=E2=80=99s testimony with Montana pediatrician <s=
trong>Dr. Lori Byron</strong>, who discussed climate change-induced adverse=
childhood experiences (ACEs) and how they can cause long-term health probl=
ems such as exposure to substance abuse, physical/mental/sexual abuse, negl=
ect, domestic violence, etc. These elements, which can create fear and anxi=
ety in childhood, often result in health problems in adulthood. =E2=80=9CWi=
ldfires, for example, instill fear that you will have to leave your home, a=
s well as the smoke that creates a pall over your life and makes one unable=
to do the things you enjoy,=E2=80=9D Dr. Byron said.</span></p> </li>=20
<li style=3D"display: list-item; line-height: 1.5em; Margin=
: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">Next up was <st=
rong>Shane Doyle</strong>, testifying on behalf of his daughters (and youth=
plaintiffs) Ruby and Lilian. Mr. Doyle is an expert in Indigenous issues, =
an enrolled member of the Crow Tribe who holds a master=E2=80=99s degree in=
Native American studies from Montana State University. Mr. Doyle described=
the Crow Fair, an annual week-long gathering of the Crow Tribe which has o=
ccurred every August for over a century. It=E2=80=99s long been an importan=
t cultural event for Mr. Doyle and his daughters, but over the last several=
years the weather has become hotter and hotter, with temperatures reaching=
over 100=C2=BAF, as well as torrential downpours. He described how extreme=
weather has impeded Crow Fair, with events being canceled or abandoned due=
to heat.</span></p> </li>=20
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: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">Mr. Doyle was f=
ollowed by <strong>Michael Durglo, Jr.</strong>, head of the Confederated S=
alish and Kootenai Tribes' Tribal Historic Department. He provided addition=
al testimony on the impact of the climate crisis on Indigenous communities.=
=E2=80=9CAs the climate has changed, the times for traditional practices h=
ave changed,=E2=80=9D Mr. Durglo said. =E2=80=9CThere is a spiritual impact=
. All those non-human relatives that we rely on to feed us, to mend us as m=
edicines - they all have a spiritual significance.=E2=80=9D</span></p> </li=
>=20
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font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margi=
n: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom=
: 10px; text-align: center;"><span style=3D"font-size: 11pt; color: #000000=
;"><em>Michael Durglo, Jr., Head of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tr=
ibes' Tribal Historic Department, provides his testimony (Photo by Robin Lo=
znak)</em></span></p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: Georgia,seri=
f; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; fo=
nt-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"=
> </p>=20
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; padding: 0 0 0 10px;">=20
<li style=3D"display: list-item; line-height: 1.5em; Margin=
: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">The first plain=
tiff testimony of the day came from <strong>Sariel</strong>, a member of th=
e Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Sariel learned about the science=
behind climate change in high school, including how greenhouse gases are b=
reaking down the ozone layer. Sariel experienced firsthand the effects of w=
ildfire and wildfire smoke. "It is really scary seeing what you love disapp=
ear before your eyes,=E2=80=9D she said. =E2=80=9CThis case is important."<=
/span></p> </li>=20
<li style=3D"display: list-item; line-height: 1.5em; Margin=
: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">After Sariel, t=
he court heard from <strong>Dr. Jack Stanford</strong>, director of the Fla=
thead Lake Biological Station. Dr. Stanford discussed the impacts of climat=
e change on Montana=E2=80=99s freshwater ecosystems and the connectivity of=
climate, hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology in those ecosystems. When a=
sked to comment on how climate change affects freshwater ecosystems: =E2=80=
=9CIt=E2=80=99s already happening, it=E2=80=99s a fact, not only for our pl=
aintiffs, but for all of us.=E2=80=9D</span></p> </li>=20
<li style=3D"display: list-item; line-height: 1.5em; Margin=
: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">Plaintiff <stro=
ng>Taleah</strong> was next to provide testimony, noting that as she grew o=
lder, she noticed that wildfires and smoke have become much more pervasive.=
She was employed training and caring for horses, but due to smoky conditio=
ns, her work was limited, causing her loss of income.</span></p> </li>=20
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: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">Closing out the=
day was plaintiff <strong>Georgi</strong>, a competitive Nordic skier, who=
trains year-round. Wildfire smoke was so bad in the summer of 2021, Georgi=
was forced to train indoors. She recounted looking out the window and bare=
ly seeing the buildings across the street for all the smoke.</span></p> </l=
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font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margi=
n: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom=
: 10px; text-align: center;"><span style=3D"font-size: 11pt; color: #000000=
;"><em>Youth plaintiff Taleah testifies in court (Photo by Robin Loznak)</e=
m></span></p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-=
weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size:=
12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"> <=
/p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 40=
0; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; lin=
e-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"fo=
nt-size: 14pt; color: #054570;"><strong>Here=E2=80=99s what we anticipate f=
or Thursday, June 15th:</strong></span></p>=20
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height: 1.5em; Margin: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break=
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ign: left;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-w=
eight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: =
12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span st=
yle=3D"color: #000000;">On June 15, the court will hear testimony from <str=
ong>Pete Erickson</strong>, <strong>Anne Hedges</strong>, and youth plainti=
ffs <strong>Kian T</strong>. and <strong>Claire V.</strong></span></p> </li=
>=20
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ext-align: center;"><span style=3D"color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;"><em>Ju=
lia Olson, Our Children=E2=80=99s Trust=E2=80=99s Chief Legal Counsel and o=
ne of the attorneys for the youth, speaks with plaintiffs Grace and Rikki i=
n court (Photo by Robin Loznak)</em></span></p>=20
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Hi friends,
It was another powerful day of testimony in Held v. State of Montana!
Youth plaintiffs greet local supporters (and a friendly dog) on the way into court for their third day of trial (Photo by Robin Loznak)
Highlights from Wednesday, June 14th:
The day began by concluding the prior day’s testimony with Montana pediatrician Dr. Lori Byron, who discussed climate change-induced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how they can cause long-term health problems such as exposure to substance abuse, physical/mental/sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence, etc. These elements, which can create fear and anxiety in childhood, often result in health problems in adulthood. “Wildfires, for example, instill fear that you will have to leave your home, as well as the smoke that creates a pall over your life and makes one unable to do the things you enjoy,” Dr. Byron said.
Next up was Shane Doyle, testifying on behalf of his daughters (and youth plaintiffs) Ruby and Lilian. Mr. Doyle is an expert in Indigenous issues, an enrolled member of the Crow Tribe who holds a master’s degree in Native American studies from Montana State University. Mr. Doyle described the Crow Fair, an annual week-long gathering of the Crow Tribe which has occurred every August for over a century. It’s long been an important cultural event for Mr. Doyle and his daughters, but over the last several years the weather has become hotter and hotter, with temperatures reaching over 100ºF, as well as torrential downpours. He described how extreme weather has impeded Crow Fair, with events being canceled or abandoned due to heat.
Mr. Doyle was followed by Michael Durglo, Jr., head of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Tribal Historic Department. He provided additional testimony on the impact of the climate crisis on Indigenous communities. “As the climate has changed, the times for traditional practices have changed,” Mr. Durglo said. “There is a spiritual impact. All those non-human relatives that we rely on to feed us, to mend us as medicines - they all have a spiritual significance.”
Michael Durglo, Jr., Head of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Tribal Historic Department, provides his testimony (Photo by Robin Loznak)
The first plaintiff testimony of the day came from Sariel, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Sariel learned about the science behind climate change in high school, including how greenhouse gases are breaking down the ozone layer. Sariel experienced firsthand the effects of wildfire and wildfire smoke. "It is really scary seeing what you love disappear before your eyes,” she said. “This case is important."
After Sariel, the court heard from Dr. Jack Stanford, director of the Flathead Lake Biological Station. Dr. Stanford discussed the impacts of climate change on Montana’s freshwater ecosystems and the connectivity of climate, hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology in those ecosystems. When asked to comment on how climate change affects freshwater ecosystems: “It’s already happening, it’s a fact, not only for our plaintiffs, but for all of us.”
Plaintiff Taleah was next to provide testimony, noting that as she grew older, she noticed that wildfires and smoke have become much more pervasive. She was employed training and caring for horses, but due to smoky conditions, her work was limited, causing her loss of income.
Closing out the day was plaintiff Georgi, a competitive Nordic skier, who trains year-round. Wildfire smoke was so bad in the summer of 2021, Georgi was forced to train indoors. She recounted looking out the window and barely seeing the buildings across the street for all the smoke.
Youth plaintiff Taleah testifies in court (Photo by Robin Loznak)
Here’s what we anticipate for Thursday, June 15th:
On June 15, the court will hear testimony from Pete Erickson, Anne Hedges, and youth plaintiffs Kian T. and Claire V.
Julia Olson, Our Children’s Trust’s Chief Legal Counsel and one of the attorneys for the youth, speaks with plaintiffs Grace and Rikki in court (Photo by Robin Loznak)
Follow Trial Online!
Visit bit.ly/MTClimateTrial to watch trial LIVE online! You’ll also find a daily schedule of local events in Helena as well as additional photos from each day in court.
Toward justice,
The Team at Our Children’s Trust
DONATE TODAY AND DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!
Copyright © 2023 Our Children's Trust. All rights reserved.
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It was another powerful day of testimony in Held v. State of Montana!
Youth plaintiffs greet local supporters (and a friendly dog) on the way int=
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Highlights from Wednesday, June 14th:
The day began by concluding the prior day=E2=80=99s testimony with Montana =
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Mr. Doyle was followed by Michael Durglo, Jr., head of the Confederated Sal=
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The first plaintiff testimony of the day came from Sariel, a member of the =
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Sariel learned about the science b=
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After Sariel, the court heard from Dr. Jack Stanford, director of the Flath=
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limate, hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology in those ecosystems. When ask=
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Plaintiff Taleah was next to provide testimony, noting that as she grew old=
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Closing out the day was plaintiff Georgi, a competitive Nordic skier, who t=
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Youth plaintiff Taleah testifies in court (Photo by Robin Loznak)
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Here=E2=80=99s what we anticipate for Thursday, June 15th:
On June 15, the court will hear testimony from Pete Erickson, Anne Hedges, =
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The Team at Our Children=E2=80=99s Trust
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DONATE TODAY AND DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!
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mony in <em><a style=3D"text-decoration: none; font-family: Georgia,serif; =
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ext-align: center;"><span style=3D"font-size: 11pt; color: #000000;"><em>Yo=
uth plaintiffs greet local supporters (and a friendly dog) on the way into =
court for their third day of trial (Photo by Robin Loznak)</em></span></p>=
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x;"> </p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: Georgia,serif; font=
-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size=
: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span =
style=3D"color: #054570;"><strong><span style=3D"font-size: 14pt;">Highligh=
ts from Wednesday, June 14th:</span></strong></span></p>=20
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<li style=3D"display: list-item; line-height: 1.5em; Margin=
: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">The day began b=
y concluding the prior day=E2=80=99s testimony with Montana pediatrician <s=
trong>Dr. Lori Byron</strong>, who discussed climate change-induced adverse=
childhood experiences (ACEs) and how they can cause long-term health probl=
ems such as exposure to substance abuse, physical/mental/sexual abuse, negl=
ect, domestic violence, etc. These elements, which can create fear and anxi=
ety in childhood, often result in health problems in adulthood. =E2=80=9CWi=
ldfires, for example, instill fear that you will have to leave your home, a=
s well as the smoke that creates a pall over your life and makes one unable=
to do the things you enjoy,=E2=80=9D Dr. Byron said.</span></p> </li>=20
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: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">Next up was <st=
rong>Shane Doyle</strong>, testifying on behalf of his daughters (and youth=
plaintiffs) Ruby and Lilian. Mr. Doyle is an expert in Indigenous issues, =
an enrolled member of the Crow Tribe who holds a master=E2=80=99s degree in=
Native American studies from Montana State University. Mr. Doyle described=
the Crow Fair, an annual week-long gathering of the Crow Tribe which has o=
ccurred every August for over a century. It=E2=80=99s long been an importan=
t cultural event for Mr. Doyle and his daughters, but over the last several=
years the weather has become hotter and hotter, with temperatures reaching=
over 100=C2=BAF, as well as torrential downpours. He described how extreme=
weather has impeded Crow Fair, with events being canceled or abandoned due=
to heat.</span></p> </li>=20
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: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">Mr. Doyle was f=
ollowed by <strong>Michael Durglo, Jr.</strong>, head of the Confederated S=
alish and Kootenai Tribes' Tribal Historic Department. He provided addition=
al testimony on the impact of the climate crisis on Indigenous communities.=
=E2=80=9CAs the climate has changed, the times for traditional practices h=
ave changed,=E2=80=9D Mr. Durglo said. =E2=80=9CThere is a spiritual impact=
. All those non-human relatives that we rely on to feed us, to mend us as m=
edicines - they all have a spiritual significance.=E2=80=9D</span></p> </li=
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n: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom=
: 10px; text-align: center;"><span style=3D"font-size: 11pt; color: #000000=
;"><em>Michael Durglo, Jr., Head of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tr=
ibes' Tribal Historic Department, provides his testimony (Photo by Robin Lo=
znak)</em></span></p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: Georgia,seri=
f; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; fo=
nt-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"=
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<li style=3D"display: list-item; line-height: 1.5em; Margin=
: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">The first plain=
tiff testimony of the day came from <strong>Sariel</strong>, a member of th=
e Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Sariel learned about the science=
behind climate change in high school, including how greenhouse gases are b=
reaking down the ozone layer. Sariel experienced firsthand the effects of w=
ildfire and wildfire smoke. "It is really scary seeing what you love disapp=
ear before your eyes,=E2=80=9D she said. =E2=80=9CThis case is important."<=
/span></p> </li>=20
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: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">After Sariel, t=
he court heard from <strong>Dr. Jack Stanford</strong>, director of the Fla=
thead Lake Biological Station. Dr. Stanford discussed the impacts of climat=
e change on Montana=E2=80=99s freshwater ecosystems and the connectivity of=
climate, hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology in those ecosystems. When a=
sked to comment on how climate change affects freshwater ecosystems: =E2=80=
=9CIt=E2=80=99s already happening, it=E2=80=99s a fact, not only for our pl=
aintiffs, but for all of us.=E2=80=9D</span></p> </li>=20
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: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">Plaintiff <stro=
ng>Taleah</strong> was next to provide testimony, noting that as she grew o=
lder, she noticed that wildfires and smoke have become much more pervasive.=
She was employed training and caring for horses, but due to smoky conditio=
ns, her work was limited, causing her loss of income.</span></p> </li>=20
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: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0; word-break: break-word; list-st=
yle: disc outside; mso-special-format: bullet;"> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144=
; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Marg=
in: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: =
10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"color: #000000;">Closing out the=
day was plaintiff <strong>Georgi</strong>, a competitive Nordic skier, who=
trains year-round. Wildfire smoke was so bad in the summer of 2021, Georgi=
was forced to train indoors. She recounted looking out the window and bare=
ly seeing the buildings across the street for all the smoke.</span></p> </l=
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font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margi=
n: 0; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom=
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m></span></p> <p style=3D"color: #3c4144; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-=
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0; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 12pt; lin=
e-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style=3D"fo=
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eight: 400; padding: 0; margin: 0; Margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: =
12pt; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px; Margin-bottom: 10px;"><span st=
yle=3D"color: #000000;">On June 15, the court will hear testimony from <str=
ong>Pete Erickson</strong>, <strong>Anne Hedges</strong>, and youth plainti=
ffs <strong>Kian T</strong>. and <strong>Claire V.</strong></span></p> </li=
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ext-align: center;"><span style=3D"color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;"><em>Ju=
lia Olson, Our Children=E2=80=99s Trust=E2=80=99s Chief Legal Counsel and o=
ne of the attorneys for the youth, speaks with plaintiffs Grace and Rikki i=
n court (Photo by Robin Loznak)</em></span></p>=20
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style=3D"color: #09b29d;"><strong><span style=3D"font-size: 14pt;">Follow T=
rial Online!</span></strong></span><br>Visit <strong><a title=3D"bit.ly/MTC=
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t; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.5;">bit.ly/MTClimateTrial</=
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=E2=80=99ll also find a daily schedule of local events in Helena as well as=
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Hi friends,
It was another powerful day of testimony in Held v. State of Montana!
Youth plaintiffs greet local supporters (and a friendly dog) on the way into court for their third day of trial (Photo by Robin Loznak)
Highlights from Wednesday, June 14th:
The day began by concluding the prior day’s testimony with Montana pediatrician Dr. Lori Byron, who discussed climate change-induced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how they can cause long-term health problems such as exposure to substance abuse, physical/mental/sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence, etc. These elements, which can create fear and anxiety in childhood, often result in health problems in adulthood. “Wildfires, for example, instill fear that you will have to leave your home, as well as the smoke that creates a pall over your life and makes one unable to do the things you enjoy,” Dr. Byron said.
Next up was Shane Doyle, testifying on behalf of his daughters (and youth plaintiffs) Ruby and Lilian. Mr. Doyle is an expert in Indigenous issues, an enrolled member of the Crow Tribe who holds a master’s degree in Native American studies from Montana State University. Mr. Doyle described the Crow Fair, an annual week-long gathering of the Crow Tribe which has occurred every August for over a century. It’s long been an important cultural event for Mr. Doyle and his daughters, but over the last several years the weather has become hotter and hotter, with temperatures reaching over 100ºF, as well as torrential downpours. He described how extreme weather has impeded Crow Fair, with events being canceled or abandoned due to heat.
Mr. Doyle was followed by Michael Durglo, Jr., head of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Tribal Historic Department. He provided additional testimony on the impact of the climate crisis on Indigenous communities. “As the climate has changed, the times for traditional practices have changed,” Mr. Durglo said. “There is a spiritual impact. All those non-human relatives that we rely on to feed us, to mend us as medicines - they all have a spiritual significance.”
Michael Durglo, Jr., Head of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Tribal Historic Department, provides his testimony (Photo by Robin Loznak)
The first plaintiff testimony of the day came from Sariel, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Sariel learned about the science behind climate change in high school, including how greenhouse gases are breaking down the ozone layer. Sariel experienced firsthand the effects of wildfire and wildfire smoke. "It is really scary seeing what you love disappear before your eyes,” she said. “This case is important."
After Sariel, the court heard from Dr. Jack Stanford, director of the Flathead Lake Biological Station. Dr. Stanford discussed the impacts of climate change on Montana’s freshwater ecosystems and the connectivity of climate, hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology in those ecosystems. When asked to comment on how climate change affects freshwater ecosystems: “It’s already happening, it’s a fact, not only for our plaintiffs, but for all of us.”
Plaintiff Taleah was next to provide testimony, noting that as she grew older, she noticed that wildfires and smoke have become much more pervasive. She was employed training and caring for horses, but due to smoky conditions, her work was limited, causing her loss of income.
Closing out the day was plaintiff Georgi, a competitive Nordic skier, who trains year-round. Wildfire smoke was so bad in the summer of 2021, Georgi was forced to train indoors. She recounted looking out the window and barely seeing the buildings across the street for all the smoke.
Youth plaintiff Taleah testifies in court (Photo by Robin Loznak)
Here’s what we anticipate for Thursday, June 15th:
On June 15, the court will hear testimony from Pete Erickson, Anne Hedges, and youth plaintiffs Kian T. and Claire V.
Julia Olson, Our Children’s Trust’s Chief Legal Counsel and one of the attorneys for the youth, speaks with plaintiffs Grace and Rikki in court (Photo by Robin Loznak)
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Visit bit.ly/MTClimateTrial to watch trial LIVE online! You’ll also find a daily schedule of local events in Helena as well as additional photos from each day in court.
Toward justice,
The Team at Our Children’s Trust
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