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Environmental Rights Amendments: A Constitutional Approach to State Climate Policy
August 27, 1:00 pm EDT
Environmental Rights Amendments: A Constitutional Approach to State Climate Policy
As the federal government threatens states’ authority to regulate climate policy, Environmental Rights Amendments (ERAs) present a key opportunity for states to guarantee the right to a clean and healthy environment through a constitutional mandate. These amendments can be used to advance critical efforts in the states where they exist, protecting residents against groundwater contamination, hazardous air pollution, natural resource extraction, and other climate and environmental impacts. They also can be a key tool in regulating greenhouse gas emissions.
Join a panel of experts to dive into the basics of ERAs, including key policy design considerations and how they’ve been used to secure legal victories. The expert panel includes:
- Sara Zimmerman, Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Equity Policy Center
- Maya K. van Rossum, Founder and Leader of Green Amendments for the Generations
This event is hosted by the Climate XChange as part of their State Climate Policy Network’s Deep Dive Webinars
Wednesday, August 27th at 1pm ET
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Environmental Rights Amendments: A Constitutional Approach to State Climate Policy
