Number: RS20084
Title: RIGHT TO A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT PROVISIONS IN STATE CONSTITUTIONS, AND ARGUMENTS AS TO A FEDERAL COUNTERPART
Authors: Robert Meltz, American Law Division 
Abstract: The issue arises occasionally whether it might be desirable to amend the U.S. Constitution to add an environmental provision--such as one declaring an individual right to a clean environment. A federal provision, echoing state provisions, would implicate federalism concerns if its scope exceeded that of the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated February 23, 1999