Monthly Archives: July 2015

The Posturing and Hypocrisy On The Exxon Deal Is Stunning

Loudest Legislative Critics Responsible For Gutting NJ’s Cleanup Laws Critics weren’t just “sitting on the sidelines” I have written extensively about the Exxon deal, explaining why it is worse than was originally perceived. That post was a leading in depth early … Continue reading

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Christie Uses DEP As Political Attack Dog On Obama Clean Energy Plan

Obama plan would have little impact on NJ Obama Plan could lower NJ energy costs Christie and DEP credibility now at an all time low The Department of Environmental Protection has undertaken an extensive analysis of this proposal, found it … Continue reading

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Another Delay In Restrictions on Water Withdrawals Threatens Pinelands Ecosystems

“Draining the Pinelands” Stronger regulations stay under the radar On Friday, during the regular monthly meeting of the Pinelands Commission, staff presented the FY 2016 budget for the Commission’s approval – aside from some consternation over failure to provide staff … Continue reading

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Pinelands Commission Asked To Impose A Moratorium on Pipeline Reviews

Commission’s Rules Lack Adequate Safeguards To Protect Pinelands In Light of New Science NJ Has A Rich Tradition Of Using Moratoria To Drive Stronger Laws [Update below] The Pinelands Commission held their regular monthly meeting on Friday (July 10). While … Continue reading

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“Kayaking the Melt Water”

We’ve written often about climate change denial, political pressure on scientists, the politics of the anti-science crowd, the responsibility of the scientist, and failure by the media and scientists to communicate the science of climate change. We’ve criticized our NJ … Continue reading

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