Monthly Archives: August 2014

Places (Part 1)

My apologies for the un-announced 2 week hiatus. My son, who is doing his Johns Hopkins doctoral research out in Silicon Valley this summer with Google, flew me out for a visit, so I got to take my first real … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania Stream Buffer Legislation Shines Light on Christie DEP’s Failures

 Despite Campaign Pledge & Scientists Recommendations, Christie DEP Has Not Designated 1 Stream Mile How is it possible that scientific recommendations for C1 designations have been ignored? In a strong contrast to the situation in NJ under the Christie Administration, … Continue reading

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Pompton Lakes Toxic Plume Residents Urge EPA to Reject Dupont Request To Weaken Vapor Cleanup Standards

The below letter was written by Citizens for a Clean Pompton Lakes (CCPL) with the help of Edison Wetlands Association (EWA)  to urge EPA to reject Dupont’s request to weaken vapor intrusion standards. For details on the Dupont request, see this … Continue reading

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Orwell Himself Could Not Have Written A Better Press Release

“Open space preservation is an issue that knows no party or ideology. It’s simply about ensuring that New Jersey residents have the best possible quality of life.  ~~~ Assemblyman John McKeon (D-Essex) After watching the non-debate and vote in the … Continue reading

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Initial Thoughts on the Open Space Vote

Questions for the Keep It Green Coalition With no debate, the Assembly just approved the Resolution SCR84, by overwhelming majority votes. So much for Speaker Prieto’s claims about “The People’s House” and all views getting a fair hearing. We will … Continue reading

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