Monthly Archives: September 2014

Christie Contradictions Could Doom Open Space Ballot Vote

If voters figure out this scam, they might not be so supportive of open space funding until more cost effective land use planning and regulatory tools were beefed up.  [update below] NJ Spotlight has a story today on the PR … Continue reading

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“Coast In a Vice” & “Ghost Trees”: Retreat Is the Only Option

The Christie DEP says Barnegat Bay entering the Age of Aquarium? “Barnegat Bay stressors are not just pollution,” said Thomas Belton, a state Department of Environmental Protection scientist, in a July interview. “They include bulkheads (that attract sea nettles), the … Continue reading

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DEP Quietly Recognizes Extreme Weather In Water Permit Program

DEP Expands Emergency Plan Requirements for Sewer Plants Could the silence mean that everyone is afraid to challenge Gov. Christie’s Climate Denial? [Update: 9/17/14 – NJ Spotlight covers the story: STATE WANTS SEWER PLANTS TO PLAN FOR 500-YEAR STORMS, EXTENDED … Continue reading

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Trenton Wurlitzer Was Fully Engaged Yesterday

Christie DEP Spin Swallowed By Lapdog Press A Do Nothing Legislature Green Mafia Self Dealings Three actions in Trenton yesterday provide perfect examples of how the completely broken system we call government, media, and environmental lobbying operates. Let’s take a … Continue reading

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Legislators Back Christie “Regulatory Relief” Policy – Renew Attack on Public Health and Environmental Safeguards

Bill Would Implement Governor Christie’s Policy To Block NJ State Standards That Are Stricter Than Federal Minimums Zombie ALEC Agenda Re-emerges Reverses 40 Years of NJ Leadership South Jersey Democratic Assemblyman Burzichelli – a member of Gov. Christie’s “Red Tape … Continue reading

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