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Federal Judge Dismisses Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Trump’s Energy Executive Orders

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by young climate activists seeking to block President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders. While acknowledging climate change evidence, the court ruled it lacked authority to grant the requested injunction against the administration’s energy policies.

Federal Judge Dismisses Youth Climate Challenge to Trump Energy Policies

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by young climate activists seeking to block several of President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders, according to court documents filed Wednesday. US District Judge Dana Christensen ruled that while plaintiffs presented compelling climate evidence, the court lacked authority to grant the sweeping injunction requested against the administration’s energy policies.