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Just over a year ago, the New York State Constitution was amended to include a right to a healthy environment. Since January 2022, Article 1, Section 19, the so-called Green Amendment to the New York State Constitution, states that “each person shall have a right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment.” (Although More

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This content originally appeared on CounterPunch.org and was authored by Elliot Sperber.

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