Monthly Archives: October 2011

Deep Disparities in Environmental and Health Risks

Thanks to the Occupy Wall Street Movement and global scale protests, the media spotlight is finally beginning to shine on the critical issue of deep inequality in wealth, income, and opportunity in America today. So, we thought we’d take this … Continue reading

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Sourland Mountain Nature Preserve

I went for quick lunchtime jaunt today with the dog at nearby Sourland Mountain Nature Preserve, part of the Hunterdon County Parks Sytem. The place is highly recommended for a nice walk, being one of the loveliest 273 acres you … Continue reading

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EPA Sued to Uncover Toxic Risks In New Jersey

[Update: 10/28/11: Excellent editorial from the Trenton Times: EPA should release information on contaminated sites “By failing to disclose these hazardous ratings, EPA keeps the public in the dark about risks in their communities and frustrates their efforts to hold … Continue reading

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Goat Hill Views

It’s nice to visit places in all seasons – the colors, smells, sounds, wildlife, and vegetation are in constant flux and places are never the same twice. I hadn’t been to Goat Hill for some time – it sure looks … Continue reading

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Occupy Movement: Obstacles to Overcome

“We have undergone a corporate coup. It has to be reversed.” Chris Hedges is perhaps the most visionary and forceful writer of our times. I’ve been following his work since he left the NY Times, and in today’s column at … Continue reading

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