TED-Ed: Should you be suing your government? | Shannon Odell

The video discusses the growing trend of young plaintiffs suing governments for climate inaction, highlighting cases like the 2018 Colombian lawsuit. It explores the connection between human rights and environmental protection, noting the absence of environmental rights in the original UDHR. The video details how many countries have incorporated the right to a healthy environment into their laws, influenced by indigenous perspectives. It emphasizes the urgency of protecting these rights due to climate change impacts and celebrates legal victories that inspire further action. The video concludes with a call for unprecedented global cooperation to address environmental challenges.

What are some consequences of climate change mentioned in the text?

What recent developments have occurred regarding the right to a healthy environment?

How have young people influenced legal actions regarding environmental rights?