Seven children to sue European governments over climate change

Seven children are to sue European governments in a landmark lawsuit over the impact that climate change is having on their lives.

Seven children to sue European governments over climate change

Seven children are to sue European governments in a landmark lawsuit over the impact that climate change is having on their lives.

The Portuguese youngsters, some from the Leiria region which has been devastated by wildfires twice this year, are seeking a ruling to force 47 countries to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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