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March 9, 2021 by Editor in Discover More, Newsletters

March 2021 Newsletter

Green Amendment Headlines The Green Amendment Movement is catching the attention of the press! E&E News: Environmental Rights Push Could Boost Youth Climate Cases (National) National Journal: Anti-fracking Activists Eye State Constitutions (National) NM Political Report: Green Amendment Proposal Passes First Committee (New Mexico) Las Cruces Sun News: Right to Clean Air, Water and Land:

February 8, 2021 by Editor in Discover More, Newsletters

February 2021 Newsletter

The race to become the first state with a modern Green Amendment is on! “After 5 years of spreading the Green Amendment message and the power of constitutional environmental rights for advancing environmental protection, climate justice, generational justice and environmental justice, it is so exciting to have inspired 11 states with Green Amendment proposals and

January 12, 2021 by Editor in Discover More, Newsletters

January 2021 Newsletter

In Case You Missed It: Township Board of Commissioners Seeks to Save an Old Growth Forest Using the Power of PA’s Green Amendment For decades the crowded communities of Delaware County, PA have enjoyed the forest and hiking trails that pass through Don Guanella Woods in Marple Township, PA. This 178-acre forest – a unique,

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Green Amendments For The Generations

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Maya van Rossum, Delaware Riverkeeper for over 30 years and founder of the national Green Amendments movement, will be the next guest at the Mercer County Community College Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The event will take place at noon in room CM 108 in the Communications Building on MCCC's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. Van Rossum will discuss her book, now in its second edition, “The Green Amendment, The People’s Fight for a Clean, Safe and Healthy Environment.” The talk, which is open to the general public, will focus on van Rossum’s Green Amendments movement and what is happening in New Jersey to secure a constitutional right for clean water and air, a stable climate and healthy environments.Van Rossum has inspired and served as a community and legislator resource for Green Amendment proposals in 11 states, each at a different stage of advancement, with New York recently passing a Green Amendment in 2021.Van Rossum's writings have featured in such publications as Bloomberg Law, Law360, The Boston Globe and TIME magazine. ... See MoreSee Less

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Green Amendments For The Generations

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Here we go again:Several barges carrying toxic and flammable methanol break loose and are partially submerged in the Ohio River. However, no evidence of breach or leaks according to Louisville Emergency Management.www.cnn.com/2023/03/29/us/runaway-barges-stuck-ohio-river/index.html ... See MoreSee Less

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Green Amendments For The Generations

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TODAY! Join the free webinar to learn about Passing The Green Amendment and the power behind it! Here is a solution for achieving better, and much needed, protection of our environment: no longer relying on policy statements and regulations but turning to the ultimate authority—our state and federal constitutions.Register at bit.ly/LWVgreenwebinar ... See MoreSee Less

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