A Senate resolution criminalizing ecocide in the State of Minnesota

This Senate resolution formally declares April as Ecocide Awareness and Prevention Month in Minnesota to highlight the dangers of severe environmental destruction. The document defines ecocide as unlawful acts that knowingly cause widespread or long-term damage to the environment and cites global examples like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and deforestation. While the text references international legal recognition of ecocide as a crime, this specific bill does not create new criminal laws or penalties but instead serves as a symbolic proclamation to encourage public engagement and prevention efforts.