According to Emily J. Gertz, associate editor for environment and wildlife TakePart, magazine for people who care about the world:

1. Other European citizens will take their governments to court over weak action on global warming—and win.

2. Activists will intensify their focus on local, regional, and national action.

3. More investors will pull their money out of fossil fuels.

4. A legal right to a healthy climate and environment will gain traction in the United States.

Read Emily’s full article on