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Danbury (USA) Town Ordinance: right to a sustainable energy future and rights of nature

New Hampshire, USA
Approved in 2014
Local
Legislation
Rights Of Nature
Nature
All Nature
CELDF, NH Community Rights, and Residents
Civil Society, NGO

Summary

In 2014, CELDF, the New Hampshire Community Rights Network and Danbury Residents against Wind Turbines submitted an ordinance to the town of Danbury, New Hampshire banning unsustainable energy systems and recognizing rights of nature. It also declared the right to a sustainable energy future, scenic preservation, water, ecosystems, and self-government. Although the ordinance passed, it was revoked shortly after due to technical issues. The ordinance would have banned unsustainable energy systems and recognized rights of nature.

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/town-of-danbury-right-to-a-sustainable-energy-future-community-self-government-ordinance/.

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Town of Danbury Right to a Sustainable Energy Future & Community Self-Government Ordinance
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