Teenagers Against Climate Change

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What are examples of greenhouse gases?

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Carbon dioxide and methane.

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What does it mean to sign a petition?

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To add your name to a list of people who are asking the government to do something.

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What is the purpose of taking legal action?

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To try to change a situation using lawyers.

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What is the Global Warming Solutions Act?

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A law that requires all state governments to reduce greenhouse gases by 20 percent.

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What did the teenagers in Massachusetts do when the government didn't act on greenhouse gases?

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They signed a petition and then took the state government to court.

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What was the outcome of the teenagers' court case against the Massachusetts state government?

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They initially lost but later won, leading to the government being required to improve traffic and use more renewable energy.

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What organization did the teenagers work with?

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Our Children’s Trust.

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What is the mission of Our Children’s Trust?

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To use legal action when local governments don’t follow environmental laws.

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Why does Our Children’s Trust focus on young people?

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Because they believe young people are the biggest supporters of action against climate change.

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What was the significance of the victory in Massachusetts for young people?

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It showed that young people have a voice and that governments cannot ignore them when it comes to pollution.