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  Our Children's Trust · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 5:54 PM

A Personal Note from Lou Helmuth, Deputy Director

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, After ten years with Our Children’s Trust, I will retire from my role as Deputy Director on July 1, 2023. Rest assured, I’ll continue to support Our Children’s …
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June 26, 2023 at 10:14 PM

We Are in a Critical Window for Action!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, Late Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed yet another motion to dismiss the youth-led Juliana v. United States climate case, despite a recent ruli…
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June 22, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Youth-Powered Trial! Supporter-Fueled Justice!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online.   Dear friends, If what you saw in Montana these past two weeks inspires you, please support us with a gift today.  This trial has been a multi-year monumental undertaki…
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June 22, 2023 at 3:18 AM

Closing Argument in Held v. State of Montana

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, Here is the closing argument for the youth plaintiffs in Held v. State of Montana, delivered by Nate Bellinger, Senior Staff Attorney for Our Children's Trust, on…
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June 20, 2023 at 8:58 PM

Trial Concludes in Montana!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear friends, Trial concluded this morning in Held v. State of Montana as the court heard closing arguments from attorneys for both the youth plaintiffs and the state.  Watch…
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June 20, 2023 at 3:47 AM

Historic Trial Concludes TOMORROW!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, Witnesses for the defense took the stand today in  Held v. State of Montana! Trial is now expected to conclude mid-morning TOMORROW! Youth plaintiff Rikki in …
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June 19, 2023 at 1:47 AM

Week 2 of Trial Begins TOMORROW!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, Week 2 of trial in Held v. State of Montana begins tomorrow morning! For a visual recap of Week 1, check out this short video: Photos by Robin Loznak +…
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June 17, 2023 at 7:37 PM

6/16: Day 5 of Trial in Montana!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, Yesterday, we completed the first week of trial in Held v. State of Montana! Youth plaintiff Lander prepares to testify in court  (Photo by Renata Harrison, C…
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June 16, 2023 at 1:15 PM

6/15: Day 4 of Trial in Montana!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, Here's what happened at trial today in Held v. State of Montana! Youth plaintiff Claire testifies in court (Photo by Robin Loznak)   Highlights from Thursday, …
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June 15, 2023 at 1:02 PM

6/14: Day Three of Trial in Montana!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. 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 …
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June 14, 2023 at 1:01 PM

6/13: Highlights from Trial in Montana!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, Yesterday was another historic day of trial in Held v. State of Montana! Youth plaintiffs are cheered on by supporters as they arrive for their second day of…
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June 13, 2023 at 1:27 PM

First Day of Trial in Montana!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, Yesterday was the first day of historic trial in Held v. State of Montana! In Helena, people from around the state lined the sidewalks to wave signs and cheer on …
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June 12, 2023 at 1:02 PM

First Ever Climate Trial Starts TODAY!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. It’s finally here… Historic trial in Held v. State of Montana - the first ever constitutional climate trial in U.S. history, powered by youth - begins at 9:00am MT TODAY!   …
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June 9, 2023 at 11:07 PM

Watch Trial in Montana LIVE Online!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, Beginning at 9:00am MT on Monday, June 12th, and continuing every day of trial until Friday, June 23rd, you can watch trial proceedings in our historic youth-led …
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June 8, 2023 at 12:25 AM

Take Five Minutes to Contact DOJ TODAY!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. The Juliana Youth Are Back on Track to Trial! Last week, U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken granted the Juliana youths’ motion to amend their case. This means the Juliana 21…
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June 6, 2023 at 12:50 AM

Historic Trial in Montana Begins NEXT WEEK!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear friends, Historic two-week trial in Held v. State of Montana begins next Monday, June 12th! In just one week, for the first time ever in U.S. history, trial will commenc…
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June 2, 2023 at 11:01 PM

URGENT CALL TO ACTION!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, Did you hear the news? The Juliana 21 are back on the path to constitutional climate justice! Yesterday, the U.S. District Court ruled in favor of the youth pla…
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June 1, 2023 at 9:18 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Major Constitutional Climate Win for Juliana Youth!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear friends, We’re writing today with the giant news you’ve been waiting for: THE 21 JULIANA YOUTH HAVE PREVAILED AGAIN, AND WILL FINALLY HAVE THEIR EVIDENCE HEARD AT TRIA…
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May 31, 2023 at 1:28 AM

Only TWO Weeks to Historic Trial!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear friends, We're only TWO WEEKS from trial in Montana! On June 12th, 16 young Montanans and their attorneys from Our Children’s Trust, the Western Environmental Law Center…
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May 22, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Only Three Weeks to Historic Trial!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, We are officially less than a month from historic trial in Montana! Three weeks from today, Our Children’s Trust attorneys, the 16 young people we represent, and …
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April 14, 2023 at 10:11 PM

"Never Give Up. Keep On Going."

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Dear Friends, It is with a heart filled with both sadness and inspiration that I share that one of our movement’s heroes, Professor “Bill” Rodgers died earlier this week. No…
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April 10, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Join Us to Celebrate Victory in Hawaiʻi!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, Let’s Celebrate Our Big Win in Hawaiʻi! Join us online this Thursday, April 13th to hear from Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation youth plaintiffs…
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April 7, 2023 at 12:51 AM

Hawaiʻi Youth Win! Onward to Trial THIS SEPTEMBER!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, HUGE NEWS: The 14 youth plaintiffs in Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation have won in court and are headed to trial! Trial dates are set and will…
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April 5, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Join Us 4/12: Only Two Months to Historic Trial!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Hi friends, We are now only two months away from historic trial in Montana! Join us for an online community meeting on Wednesday April 12 for an inside look at trial preparat…
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March 24, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Today's Front Page of New York Times: Held v. State of Montana!

Today's Front Page of New York Times: Held v. State of Montana! View this email in your browser The New York Times calls Held v. State of Montana "Landmark Climate Case"! “Badge, left, and Lander Busse, teenage pl…
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March 20, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Join Us Behind the Scenes: Held v. State of Montana Trial Preparation

Join Us Behind the Scenes: Held v. State of Montana Trial Preparation We are now only three months from historic trial in Held v. State of Montana!   View this email in your browser Hi friends, We are now only three months from historic …
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March 16, 2023 at 12:50 AM

Two Huge Developments in Juliana v. U.S.!

Two Huge Developments in Juliana v. U.S.! View this email in your browser Dear friends,   Big things are happening in Juliana v. United States!  Yesterday, U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken denied the request of 18 Republican attorneys …
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February 14, 2023 at 5:11 PM

Join Us Tomorrow for La Rose v. His Majesty the King Press Conference!

Join Us Tomorrow for La Rose v. His Majesty the King Press Conference! View this email in your browser Hi friends,   Today and tomorrow, the 15 youth plaintiffs in La Rose v. His Majesty the King are heading to court for a virtual hearing …
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February 10, 2023 at 1:38 AM

Canada Youth Climate Leaders Headed To Court!

Canada Youth Climate Leaders Headed To Court! View this email in your browser Hi friends,   Next week, on February 14th and 15th, the 15 youth plaintiffs in La Rose v. His Majesty the King will head to court for a virtual hearing. Over the…
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January 27, 2023 at 2:17 AM

Hawaiʻi Youth in Court Today!

Hawaiʻi Youth in Court Today! View this email in your browser Hi friends, This morning, the 14 youth plaintiffs in Navahine F. v. Hawai‘i Department of Transportation attended the first court hearing in their constitutional climate case. …
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January 26, 2023 at 2:15 AM

TOMORROW IN HONOLULU: First Hearing in Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation!

TOMORROW IN HONOLULU: First Hearing in Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation! View this email in your browser Hi friends, We’re writing today to invite you to join us tomorrow for the first hearing in the youth-led constitut…
  Our Children's Trust · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 2:44 PM

Support a Safe Climate! We’re 90% there!

Support a Safe Climate! We’re 90% there! View this email in your browser Dear Friends, On this last day of 2022, we want to thank each and every one of you for your incredible support during this important year for Our Children’s Trust. A…
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December 30, 2022 at 2:29 PM

82% There With 2 Days Left!

82% There With 2 Days Left! View this email in your browser Dear Friends, Yesterday, we shared with you a summary of Our Children’s Trust’s very eventful 2022. If you missed it, you can still see our "2022: Year in Review" here.  And in 2…
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December 29, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Reflecting on 2022

Reflecting on 2022 View this email in your browser Dear Friends, As we look forward to our most impactful year yet in 2023, when our cases will finally begin to come to full trial in open court, we wanted to take this opp…
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December 21, 2022 at 5:48 PM

We’re 70% there! And only 10 days left!

We’re 70% there! And only 10 days left! View this email in your browser Dear Friends, There are only 10 days left to help us secure $48,865 in remaining matching funds with your tax-deductible gift to Our Children’s Trust. As of today, we…
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December 16, 2022 at 10:33 PM

Global Work on a Planetary Crisis

Global Work on a Planetary Crisis View this email in your browser Hi friends,   We wanted to take a few minutes of your time to talk about Our Children’s Trust’s global legal work.   While many in our community are familiar with our youth-…
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December 14, 2022 at 11:21 PM

Give the Gift of a Safe Climate!

Give the Gift of a Safe Climate! View this email in your browser Need a last-minute gift idea that will make a real difference? Give the Gift of a Safe Climate! and we will send a handsome certificate acknowledging your gift to the honor…
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December 9, 2022 at 4:15 PM

We’re Almost Halfway There!

We’re Almost Halfway There! View this email in your browser Dear Good Friends, We are writing to thank you for the incredible support you - our friends and community allies - have shown for our work to secure the constitutional right to a…
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December 7, 2022 at 8:32 PM

Tomorrow’s Fireside Chat: Join Us!

Tomorrow’s Fireside Chat: Join Us! View this email in your browser Hi Friends, Just a quick reminder that you are invited to join us tomorrow for a "virtual fireside chat" with Julia Olson (our Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel) …
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December 6, 2022 at 3:31 AM

Advising the European Court of Human Rights

Advising the European Court of Human Rights View this email in your browser Dear Friends,   We’re writing to share exciting news: this morning, Our Children’s Trust, alongside fellow global climate and human rights organizations like Oxfam…
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December 2, 2022 at 9:08 PM

A Mid-Day Break to Chat and Say Thanks

A Mid-Day Break to Chat and Say Thanks View this email in your browser Dear Friends,   Thank you very much for your support of our work on behalf of young people to secure a safe climate. As we work to reach our year-end fundraising goal …
  Our Children's Trust · [email protected]
December 1, 2022 at 9:35 PM

We’re Making Progress Toward a Safe Climate!

We’re Making Progress Toward a Safe Climate! View this email in your browser Dear friends, We are so grateful for your consideration of our Giving Tuesday plea to help us raise $165,000 in matching funds.  And, thanks to many members of …
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November 29, 2022 at 3:44 PM

TODAY: Help Youth Save Our Climate

TODAY: Help Youth Save Our Climate View this email in your browser Dear Friends of Our Children’s Trust, Today, on Giving Tuesday 2022, Our Children’s Trust is still the only nonprofit law firm in the world providing science-based legal s…
  Our Children's Trust · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 9:31 PM

We Thank You!

We Thank You! View this email in your browser Dear Friends, We write to express our heartfelt thanks for your deep support of our work to secure the constitutional right to a safe climate for all children and future generations. Thank you!…
  Our Children's Trust · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 10:31 PM

A Short Climate Animation + The Truth About 1.5°C

A Short Climate Animation + The Truth About 1.5°C View this email in your browser Dear friends,   As another COP winds down without meaningful action, remarkably, political leaders, climate organizations, and the media are still talking ab…
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November 10, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Onward and Upward to Climate Justice in Utah

Onward and Upward to Climate Justice in Utah View this email in your browser Hi friends,   Yesterday afternoon, Judge Robert Faust ruled in favor of the state to dismiss the constitutional climate case of the seven youth plaintiffs in Nata…
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November 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Utah Youth in Court + A Rally This Afternoon!

Utah Youth in Court + A Rally This Afternoon! View this email in your browser Hi friends,   This morning, the seven youth plaintiffs in Natalie R. v. State of Utah climbed the steps of the Third District Court in Salt Lake City for the fir…
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October 20, 2022 at 6:06 PM

Toward Climate Trial in Montana

Toward Climate Trial in Montana View this email in your browser Hi friends,   Members of our community from Montana, across the country, and around the world gathered online with us on Monday to discuss preparations for the historic youth …
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October 14, 2022 at 9:56 PM

REMINDER: Join Us Monday for Behind-the-Scenes of Preparing for Trial!

REMINDER: Join Us Monday for Behind-the-Scenes of Preparing for Trial! View this email in your browser Hi friends,   Just a quick reminder to join us on Monday for a behind-the-scenes look at preparing for trial in Montana!   Over the cour…
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October 13, 2022 at 10:25 PM

How Three Recent Supreme Court Rulings Help Juliana v. U.S. Get to Trial

How Three Recent Supreme Court Rulings Help Juliana v. U.S. Get to Trial View this email in your browser Hi friends,   This week, the legal team at Our Children’s Trust submitted three filings with the United States District Court of Orego…