Monthly Archives: January 2015

Meet the Mythmakers

But happily ever after fails And we’ve been poisoned by these fairytales ~~~~ The End of Innocence [Update: 2/2/15 – this is what I was driving at, but lack the writing skills to convey: – Chris Hedges writes (read the whole thing) … Continue reading

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EPA Conducting National Review of Dupont Chemours Spinoff

Activists at Dupont Pompton Lakes RCRA Site Demand EPA Review of RCRA Financial Assurance RCRA Financial Assurance Requirements Ignored by Press Accounts [Update: We told you so, see: Inspector General Launches Probe Into EPA Financial Assurance Programs – Does EPA … Continue reading

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Governor Christie’s Guantanamo Diary Redactions

Redactions of Pinelands Commission Emails Suggest Coverup of Retaliation Scheme This is the first and introductory post for a larger story about a scandal involving Gov. Christie’s Office, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Pinelands Commission. For some reason, the … Continue reading

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Scientists Say Climate Change Killing California’s Huge Trees

A brief note today with some depressing news, posted in light of my recent California trip, where I was privileged to experience huge trees and magnificent forests. A disturbing study by University of California at Berkeley scientists suggests that climate … Continue reading

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Environmental Justice Bill Up in Senate On Monday

DEP required to consider cumulative impacts and may deny permits in burdened communities An important environmental justice bill will be heard on Monday (1/26/15) by the Senate Environment Committee. The bill, S1150 (Weinberg), would authorize DEP to designate an area a burdened … Continue reading

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