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Dear John,

As we enter Earth Month, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the environment for both present and future generations.

At Our Children’s Trust, we are proud to represent youth leaders stepping up to hold governments across the world accountable for their role in contributing to the climate crisis. Just last month, youth plaintiffs fromLayla H. v. Commonwealth of Virginia ([link removed]) came together in Richmond to hear their attorneys present oral arguments in their case and ask a panel of judges to put their case back on a path towards trial. Later this month, on April 21st, hundreds of people will gather outside of the White House to rally around the Juliana 21 ([link removed]) as they ask President Biden and his Department of Justice to let their case be heard. In less than three months, the 14 youth plaintiffs in Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation ([link removed]) will lead the first climate trial of its kind in the state’s history.

This month, we invite you to hear from some of the youth at the forefront of our constitutional climate cases. Their stories, determination, and courage highlight the importance of collective action and are the driving force enabling climate justice. We also invite you to read a powerful piece from author and supporter Lawrence MacDonald, who emphasizes the importance of intergenerational climate justice and why it's never too late to make a difference.

With Gratitude,

The Team at Our Children’s Trust

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** My Voice. My Rights. Our Future.
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Meet Juliana v. United States plaintiff, Nathan! He joined the case at just 15 years old and today at 24, he’s still fighting for climate justice. Learn why he joined the case, why he believes in the power of the judiciary, and why he’s still working to #SaveJuliana ([link removed]) .
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** Uniting for Change: Why this Montana youth is supporting plaintiffs from across cases
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Meet Held v. State of Montana plaintiff, Eva! Although her historic youth-led lawsuit recently had a major victory, she’s not done fighting for climate justice. Learn why she’s rallying around plaintiffs from across different cases and why she believes it’s important to celebrate Earth Month.
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** Why Climate Boomers Back the Kids in Youth v. Gov — and how you can help
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In a moving op-ed, Lawrence MacDonald, a member of Third Act Virginia ([link removed]) and author of 'Am I Too Old to Save the Planet? A Boomer's Guide to Climate Action, ([link removed]) ' writes about the importance of intergenerational climate action and how individuals of all ages can unite to secure climate justice.
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