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What Happened During the Montana Youth Climate Trial

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Nowakowski made the same claims on the stand, saying that the department’s hands are tied when it comes to approving permits without considering the climate impacts. Like the testimony of Georgianna Fischer , a competitive cross country skier and environmental science college major.

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Climate Scientist Michael Mann Awarded More than $1 Million in Defamation Case

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But, Michael Mann is a well known climate scientist whose research in studying the “paleoclimate,” or ancient climate, has featured prominently in the politically charged debate about climate change. Scientists attempting to silence those who disagree with their science is wrong (.