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Maya K. van Rossum is the Founder of Green Amendments For the Generations, a grassroots non-profit organization inspiring a nationwide movement to secure constitutional recognition and protection of environmental rights in every state and ultimately at the federal level.

As Maya writes in her book – and will share in her captivating style of presentation - “No matter where you happen to live, I’m here to say that you should dramatically raise your expectations when it comes to the environment. You have a right to pure water, clean air, a stable climate, and healthy environments. This right is inherent and indefeasible. It belongs to you. Many politicians rail against entitlements … but they’ve got it wrong. Entitlement is not a dirty word. It is a recognition of rights. And make no mistake: when it comes to the environment, you are entitled.”