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April 30, 2021

Germany Court Sides with Youth Climate Activists in Historic Ruling
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Germany's highest court has ruled the government must expand its efforts
to reduce carbon emissions in order to protect future generations. The
ruling came in a lawsuit brought by a group of youth climate activists,
including Sophie Backsen.

Sophie Backsen: "We are super happy and relieved after the court's
decision. The decision is a huge success for us young people. It has
become clear that parts of the climate protection law do not correspond
with our constitutional rights. Effective climate protection has to be
implemented now, and not in 10 years' time, when it will be too late."



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