A proposed amendment to California’s Constitution that would guarantee the right to clean air and water has been postponed for another year due to a lack of legislative progress. In short:Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan authored ACA 16, the green amendment, to add clean air, water, and a healthy environment to California’s Constitution. We will keep working and building for the climate justice our communities need.”— Isaac G. Bryan, Assemblymember. Why this matters:California, often at the forefront of environmental policy, continues to grapple with significant air and water quality issues. Ensuring the right to clean air and water in California’s Constitution would strengthen environmental protections and hold polluters accountable.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 13, 2024 11:34 UTC