How Green Amendments Protect Key Environmental Rights

November 23, 2021 by Maya in National, News, NY

How Green Amendments Protect Key Environmental Rights

SEE US ON FACEBOOK

21 hours ago

January 1, 2022 it became official! The people of New York had a #GreenAmendment constitutionally securing their RIGHT to clean water & air, & a healthful environment. The #NYGreenAmendment is now helping communities secure essential environmental protections. But NY leaders are resistant to the obligation for protection & justice the amendment provides.Join Green Amendments For The Generations & New Yorkers from all over to celebrate their Green Amendment rights but also to urge NY Govt leaders to embrace the opportunity for better protection it provides.Bring your positivity as we celebrate our environmental rights & inspire the NY Gov, AG & DEC to join us with better protection.Sign the letter: bit.ly/DefendMyNYRights &/or Join the Celebration: bit.ly/GANYrallyAll details & links at: bit.ly/GANYrally Green Amendments For The Generations Delaware Riverkeeper Network Catskill Mountainkeeper New Yorkers Against Fracking Frack Free Catskills ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook

Green Amendments For The Generations

24 hours ago

The New York Green Amendment has been established in the state's constitution for over two years and people are using it to address longstanding problems in their community when it comes to pollution and their environmental health. On July 12th, we'll be rallying at the steps of the capitol building in Albany, NY to celebrate this landmark legislation that is protecting our human rights for generations to come. Join us in also calling for our government to oblige by the law and uphold their duty to the constitution and the people it serves. Learn more:forthegenerations.org/ny-green-amendment-rally-and-march/ ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook

Green Amendments For The Generations

3 days ago

PRESS RELEASE: Environmental and Social Justice Advocates Praise Proposal for a Michigan Green Amendment Lansing, Michigan: Michigan environmental and social justice leaders are applauding a proposal that would add a constitutional right to a clean, safe and healthy environment to the state constitution’s Declaration of Rights. The proposed Michigan Green Amendment would constitutionally protect, for all Michiganders, the “inalienable right to a clean and healthy environment, including clean water, air, and soils; balanced ecosystems; a stable climate,” and would recognize the duty of all government officials in the state to protect its natural resources for present and future generations. The proposal for a Michigan Green Amendment was announced by State Representative Rachel Hood on April 25, 2024. The constitutional amendment proposal is already getting strong support from Michigan environmental and community activists who see its potential for transformational environmental protection, environmental justice and for helping to ensure the state does its part in addressing the climate crisis. “While many believe they have the rights to clean water and air as a result of state and federal laws already in place, that is simply not the case. This amendment will remedy that constitutional and legal oversight and ensure that all state government action is guided by the people’s expectation that environmental rights and protection will be given highest priority in Michigan,” explained Maya van Rossum, the Founder of the Green Amendments For the Generations national movement and organization, and is author of a book titled The Green Amendment, the People’s Fight For a Clean, Safe & Healthy Environment. “As proposed, the Michigan Green Amendment recognizes environmental rights as an inalienable right deserving of the same highest protection that is currently given to speech, religious, civil and property rights,” added van Rossum. Read the rest of the press release here:forthegenerations.org/wp-content/uploads/20240429-PR-GAFTG-Praise-Michigan-Green-Amendment.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

IOWA GREEN AMENDMENT