Monthly Archives: January 2020

Energy Privatization Legislation Is An Egregious Example Of A “Rigged System”

Gov. Murphy Urged To Veto Corrupt Lame Duck Special Interest Bill Tax breaks, eminent domain, fossil subsidies, exempt from bidding & OPRA “We are not just dealing with a broken system; this is a rigged system,” Murphy, a Democrat, said at a … Continue reading

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Pinelands Commission Fails To Marshall Sufficient Votes To Kill South Jersey Gas Pipeline

Six Years After Historic Tie Vote, Zombie Pipeline Is Still Alive South Jersey Political Machine Refuses To Abandon Pipeline The Commission’s failure to act makes a mockery of Governor Murphy’s energy and climate policies and invites litigation as well. The bizarre saga of the proposed … Continue reading

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Pinelands Commission Doing Nothing To Address Climate Risks and Impacts

No Action 5 Years After Commission’s Workplan First Included Climate Policy The Pinelands Commission Is Collapsing The Pinelands National reserve is under attack from many quarters. And as these attacks escalate and proliferate, the Pinelands Commission is literally collapsing. Most … Continue reading

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NJ Spotlight Is Becoming The Fox News Of Energy & Climate Reporting

Consistent Pattern of Bias And Providing A Platform For Energy Industry Talking Points Major Relevant Concerns Ignored Reality is the OPPOSITE of What Is Reported “drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions now look remarkably easy to achieve, from an economic … Continue reading

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Murphy DEP Rules Exclude Climate Change In Infrastructure Planning

Murphy DEP Dodge On The PennEast Pipeline Masks Major Regulatory Flaws Widely Denounced Trump NEPA Rollback Actually Reflects Current NJ Regulatory Policy Last week, the NY Times reported that the Trump administration was rolling back environmental impact statement review requirements for infrastructure … Continue reading

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