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The Proposed Hawaii Green Amendment reads:

ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS

Article I of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii is amended by adding a new section as follows:

The inherent and inalienable right of the people, including present and future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed.

Learn more about how this simple but powerful language will make a difference for environmental rights and protection.

• Hawaii Green Amendment – How It Serves Environmental Justice . Protection . Health 2024
• Hawaii Green Amendment 2024 Points of Importance
• Hawaii Green Amendment 2024 FAQs

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Here’s The Story, an Emmy nominated show that premiered in 2011 and is produced by acclaimed journalist Steve Rogers, is now featuring a two part show 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.