Hawaiian Kids Said Climate Change Violated Their Rights. They Just Landed A Juicy Settlement And Praise From Dem Gov
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
A group of 13 Hawaiian youths won a $40 million settlement against the state after accusing the Hawaii Department of Transportation (DOT) of violating their rights by not doing enough to cut greenhouse gas emissions…
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