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State Legislators on the Importance of Green Amendments

February 8, 2022

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State legislators from New York, Hawaii, and Washington reflect on why chose to sponsor Green Amendment

Green Amendment
Green Amendments (often called “environmental rights amendments”) are part of few states’ constitutions. Likening rights of religious expression and speech to those of clean air, water, and a stable climate, these amendments serve to emphasize environmental health and safety as being part of our basic civil liberties.
legislation.

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NCEL Green Amendment Webpage

Learn what states can do to advance green amendments within their states and regions.

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