Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Great Dupont Train-RCRA

Decade of coverup – Revolving Door at EPA – Local Politics – DEP Ethical lapse You have my commitment that the Environmental Protection Agency will ensure that Dupont will fulfill its RCRA obligations for this facility. ~~~ Judith Enck, EPA … Continue reading

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Dirty Water in Jersey

[Update: 1/16/12 – Here is a link to the Asbury Park Press Series “Tainted Waters” – haven’t read it all yet – more to follow.] Kirk More and Todd Bates have a major 3 part clean water series running today … Continue reading

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Was Commercial Logging Bill a Stealth ALEC Effort?

As we know, the controversial lame duck bill to allow commercial logging on public State owned lands died (see Record editorial: Log off). So, it’s time to take a step back and explore just what went on. As I understand … Continue reading

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Oil Spill On Millstone Tributary Today

DEP Emergency Response units responded to an oil spill in Hillsboro today, into a small tributary to the Millstone River. Earlier this afternoon I was driving by as cleanup crews were on site, located on the North side of Rt … Continue reading

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This Post Can Make You Smarter, Calmer, and More Compassionate

Speaking of “Sleepy Hollow moments”! Just enjoy the above photo – take a hike – and then come home and read this essay: Aseries of psychological studies over the past 20 years has revealed that after spending time in a quiet … Continue reading

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