Summary
In 2014, the town of Alexandria, New Hampshire adopted a community bill of rights ordinance that bans environmentally and economically unsustainable energy projects and recognizes rights of ecosystems. It also recognizes the right to a sustainable energy future, scenic preservation, water, and self-government. The town adopted the ordinance in response to fears over wind turbine projects.
Suggested Citation:
Kauffman, Craig, Catherine Haas, Alex Putzer, Shrishtee Bajpai, Kelsey Leonard, Elizabeth Macpherson, Pamela Martin, Alessandro Pelizzon & Linda Sheehan. Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. V2. 2025. Distributed by the Eco Jurisprudence Monitor.https://ecojurisprudence.org/initiatives/alexandria-community-bill-of-rights-ordinance/.
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