Monthly Archives: November 2014

Chart of the Day – US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

A few thoughts and some data as context for President Obama’s much touted “historic” agreement with China on greenhouse gas emissions. Keep in mind that the agreement is voluntary, bi-lateral, and prospective. China did not commit to any reductions, just … Continue reading

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Dupont Kills 4 Workers At Texas Plant

Deadly Gas Leak of “Extraordinarily Hazardous Substance” Shows NJ Hazards NJ Lawmakers Must Abandon Bill That Would Weaken NJ’s Chemical Safety Program “Industry (e.g., CIC and NJBIA) would obviously prefer backing off to the EPA thresholds. .However, the increases made … Continue reading

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A Strategy to Begin To Heal The Wounds Created By The Open Space Diversion Disaster

DEP and State Parks Cuts Must Be Restored Urban and Environmental Justice Issues Must Be Addressed Before Any Funds Are Appropriated The Open Space debate was not only misleading, nasty and divisive, but the diversion of DEP funds created huge … Continue reading

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(Their) Words – (My) Pictures

A Day Along the Lower Delaware I was out rambling around the lower Delaware waterfront on this brisk winter like fall day, just north of Petty’s Island, and came across this cool looking historic building, called Vennell Tavern – would … Continue reading

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Gov. Christie Gave Lockheed Martin A $100 Million Subsidy, Despite Huge Toxic Pollution

Off Site Contaminant Plume May Impact Nearby Homes and Day Care Center Why would Lockheed not answer a question about whether they provided public notification to all parties about the vapor intrusion risk? The Star Ledger has a long overdue … Continue reading

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