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Rhineland-Palatinate

Constitution of Rhineland-Palatinate (1947)

Part I, Section VII, Article 69:

“(1) The protection of nature and the environment as the basis of present and future life is a duty of the country, the municipalities and associations of municipalities and all people.
(2) Special protection must be given to the soil, air and water. Their use is committed to the general public and future generations.
(3) The sparing use and reuse of raw materials as well as the economical use of energy should be encouraged.”