As federal environmental protections are stripped away, people are looking for solutions to protect our water, air, soils, environment, wildlife and climate. The power of Green Amendment protections – secured through state constitutional reform – is rising to the top for advocates, attorneys, legislators and those seeking to secure environmental rights, environmental justice, climate protection, and for honoring our obligation to ensure a safe environment for future generations.
Why are state constitutions particularly beneficial for protecting environmental rights, and addressing other community protection priorities?
Green Amendments Founder Maya van Rossum talks with state constitution expert and Rutgers Law Professor Robert Williams about the history and the key elements of state constitutions that make them so powerful for addressing our most pressing societal issues from education, to workers rights, to abortion rights, to environmental rights.
The event included a live introduction and Q&A with Maya, and a pre-recorded conversation with Professor Williams.
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