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Children sue Hawaii

A group of 14 children and teenagers aged 8 to 20 have filed a lawsuit against the Hawaii Department of Transportation for the emphasis on road construction, claiming it violates their rights to a healthy environment, which Hawaii has integrated into its constitution.

By PA/TPN, in North America, World · 08 Jul 2023, 15:31 · 0 Comments

Credits: Unsplash; Author: @weekendtripcreator;

They argue the department is failing at reducing carbon emissions by expanding road networks instead of promoting multi-modal travel and alternative fuels.

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