Monthly Archives: February 2012

Are You Living in the DEP’s Mapped Toxic “Threat Radius”? How would you like it if this were your home, or child’s school in the above crosshairs? Those “Threat Radius“ lines depict where DEP thinks toxic pollution “vapor intrusion” plumes … Continue reading →

EPA will release major fracking Report in 2012 and fund impact assesments [Update #2 – Asbury Park Press carries the AP story – this is not funded by EPA’s budget, but it is a cut that is bad for the … Continue reading →

DEP continues to keep statewide risks from vapor intrusion under the public and media radar screens The DEP will hold a closed meeting with Licensed Site Professionals today to explain the new DEP “Vapor Intrusion Guidance” document at 9 am … Continue reading →

[Update: At the outset, without even reviewing documents, there are fatal flaws in Mercer County’s program – by their own admission: 1. The deer hunt did not originate in concerns about forest health or the science of deer management- it … Continue reading →

But I’m not givin’ in an inch to fear Because I promised myself this year I feel like I owe it to someone. “Almost cut my hair”  (1970) ~~~~ Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (listen) (and check out this awesome acoustic … Continue reading →