Category Archives: Hot topics

“WolfeNotes” blog launched – We aim to hold corporate polluters and government accountable

Posted on August 31, 2009 by

*** Apologies – NJ.Com took down ALL the photos, which were originally published on my “NJ Voices” column at NJ.Com. I was able to save the text, but not the photos. What assholes. Below is the post that got my … Continue reading →

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New national mercury research confirms NJ’s experience – another nail in coal’s coffin?

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

Think coal: Global warming. Mountaintop removal. Sludge impoundment blowouts. Poisoned waterways. Acid rain. Smog. Unsafe mines. Exploited workers. Devastated communities. The most recent nail in coal’s coffin? An important new study by the US Geological Survey was released this week. … Continue reading →

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Legal Corruption – Senator Sarlo Shills for Builders

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

The latest corruption scandal in NJ has received widespread press coverage and calls for reform. Importantly, for the first time, corruption has been linked to its impacts on the environment (see: Bergen Record: Builders call the shots; and DEP E-Mails follow lawmakers request; … Continue reading →

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Daggett Ethics Agenda of Recent Vintage

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

At a Trenton State House news conference today, Independent Chris Daggett released his ethics reform agenda. As I reported previously, Chris Daggett served as Chairman of the DEP “Permit Efficiency Review Task Force” – (read the Daggett’s Report to DEP … Continue reading →

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Sierra Club Endorsement of Daggett – how did it happen and what does it mean?

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Bill Wolfe

  The Sierra Club’s endorsement of Independent Chris Daggett for Governor has caused a stir in political circles. As with almost all hyped news, the corporate media coverage and political blogosphere are narrowly focused on the short term electoral implications, … Continue reading →

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