From the New York Times, I'm Sabrina Taverny-C, and this is the Daily.

As the movement to fight climate change gathers momentum, it has begun to make its way into

a new battleground.

Courts.

This week, a historic case has landed in a Montana courtroom, where a group of young environmentalists

is suing the state.

Today, my colleague, David Gillis, explains why the case could be a turning point, and what

a win in Montana would mean for the future of the climate fight.

It's Friday, June 16th.

David, welcome back to the show.

Thanks.

So there's a trial happening right now in Montana, and it's a landmark trial involving

climate change.

Why does this case matter?

It is a pretty remarkable moment.

I cover climate change, and I've written about international efforts to change policy

across the globe.

And a part of this is a really big move to get the courts involved.

People are suing states and federal governments and companies.

Most of those efforts have been proceeding slowly, but now this case in Montana has actually

gone to trial.

And it's the first time people have really had the chance to see if they can hold the

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