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Explain why some teens in the U.S. Are taking the federal government to court. Be sure to include important details about the case. Next, explain whether or not you agree with what the teens are doing, and why. Support your response with facts and details from the Article.

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Hi. You forgot to say that this question is about the article "Teens challenge US government for not protecting them from climate change."

The article shows that a group of teenagers came to the oregon court to file a complaint against the federal government, claiming that the government has infringed their rights to life, protection and freedom. The teenagers claim that this violation has been caused by the government's neglect of environmental issues and climate change, which will harm their future.

In short, adolescents charge for responsibility and this charge is legitimate, since government actions are insufficient to ensure that adolescents will have access to environmental resources and a healthy life in the future, through practices that degrade nature and destroy atmosphere like the vast use of fossil fuels.

It is important that cases like this happen more frequently, especially with the participation of young people, promoting social pressure on the government, which will need to take urgent actions.

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