Monthly Archives: November 2012

The “Frankenstorm” should be a teachable moment to show how “extreme weather” and lax regulations of greenhouse gas emissions and coastal over-development have put thousands of people and billions of dollars of property in harms way. … The storm should be … Continue reading →

Christie DEP Ignored Multiple Warnings on Imminent Coastal Storm Risks “Bin laden determined to strike in US”. That was the headline of the warning the CIA presented to President George Bush on August 6, 2001, just weeks before 9/11. The … Continue reading →

DEP Walks Back Claim of “No Role” in Shore Rebuilding Climate Change Not on DEP’s Agenda Too Little, Too Late: State Planning Commission and Legislature to Lead I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. DEP has finally acknowledged some … Continue reading →

As Congress Contemplates A $50 Billion Federal Bailout of NY and NJ  Coastal Barrier Resources Act The Coastal Barrier Resources Act15 was passed in 1982 and established the John H. Chaffee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) to minimize the loss … Continue reading →

Sandy exposed fatal flaws in failing to address climate change, land use, and infrastructure A huge opportunity for positive change – I urge my friends to go large. [Update: 11/14/12 – Tom Johnson at NJ Spotlight covers the hearing well: Administration … Continue reading →