At the end of last month, a defining moment occurred in Australian litigation: a group of teenagers sued the Australian environment minister.

Why?

They alleged that he had failed to protect young people from the climate change impacts of a coal mine project.

In fact, climate litigation in Australian courts has been steadily increasing in the last few years.

Law graduates Emma Jagot and William Wade discuss: - The outcome of this case - Another prominent climate case brought against a superannuation company - What both matters mean for environmental advocacy

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