I understand that most of the committee members are likely going to vote against this amendment. As we move forward, even if this amendment is defeated, I do hope that the conversation around the rights of nature.... The advocates who have been putting forward specific forests, rivers and seas as legal entities that require protection are moving the needle on this conversation, and I hope that in the future we can see this principle incorporated into our legislation.
On March 6th, 2023. See this statement in context.