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Green Amendments are self-executing provisions added to the bill of rights section of a constitution that recognize and protect the rights of all people, including future generations, to pure water, clean air, a stable climate, and a healthy environment. Read more about why Green Amendments are important:

• What is a Green Amendment?
• Demanding and Defending Your Rights to Clean Air, Clean Water, & a Healthy Environment
• How Green Amendments Protect Key Environmental Rights — Expert Analysis by Founder M.K. van Rossum for Law360 
• Green Amendment Frequently Asked Questions & Their Answers

The Held v. Montana case set a huge precedent, affirming Montanan’s constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. For the first time ever, it declared that their fundamental right includes the right to a safe and stable climate. What other states have constitutional Green Amendments or are seeking to achieve them? Are there other victories based on Green Amendments that protect our environment and environmental rights? Join  leading environmental minds on how Held v. Montana and Green Amendments intersect to provide unparalleled protections for present and future generations.

• You can view a video of the forum at this link.

Here’s The Story, an Emmy nominated show that premiered in 2011 and is produced by acclaimed journalist Steve Rogers, is now featuring a multi-part series featuring the Green Amendment movement. The show joins Maya as she explores the history of the Green Amendment movement and meets with environmental, political and legal leaders key to the movements past, present and future. Among those interviewed is NJ Governor Phil Murphy, PA Senator Franklin Kury who originally conceived of the idea for PA, and the chief justice who wrote the iconic opinion that helped launch the movement.

You can watch the show, see Facebook live chats with some of the key players, and see the full interviews that were conducted as part of the show here: Here’s the Story: The Green Amendment

The Green Amendment: The People’s Fight For A Clean, Safe & Healthy Environment, written by Green Amendments For the Generations Founder Maya van Rossum, lays out an inspiring new agenda for environmental advocacy, one that will finally empower people, level the playing field, and provide real hope for communities everywhere. The Green Amendment 1st edition was selected as a Living Now Evergreen Awards GOLD Winner in the Nature Conservation category. The book also received an honorable mention Foreword Indies Book of the Year awards in the category ecology and environment. The book is now in its second edition with new stories, inspiration and guidance on how to become a leader in the Green Amendment movement.

Read GAFTG Founder, Maya van Rossum’s open letter calling for environmental and racial justice, which offers a tangible pathway to change. Check out the moving video piece in which 24 diverse leaders and activists joined van Rossum in delivering the letter.