Category Archives: Law & order

Recalling Rita Lavelle and Ann Burford

“These scandals seem to occur as corporate influence comes to dominate the policy agenda and industry interests seek to roll back environmental protections from the inside of government.“ ~~~ Bill Wolfe Today’s news regarding EPA’s most recent in a long … Continue reading

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Jail time for Dirty Dirt – who’s next?

How many communities have to be poisoned and criminal convictions have to occur before common sense prevails? Bill Wolfe In a little noticed but what could be a major story, on Friday the Trenton Times reported that: “A contractor who … Continue reading

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It’s All Your Fault!

Playing the Blame Game I’m a huge hockey fan – having played, coached, and watched the game at all levels for over 40 years. I find lots of creative joy, intensity, and wisdom I can draw from. A formative hockey … Continue reading

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NJ Farmers threaten your water supply

Q: Why would farmers attack clean water? A: Pure greed In the latest attack on the Highlands, the NJ Farm Bureau today is prematurely gloating about a Court decision. According to the Bergen Record: “The court’s decision is a victory … Continue reading

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Fifty Cents Per Month?

Trenton Politicians are Not Serious about Global Warming [Update: 7/20/08 – “Of course the greatest obstacle to meeting the challenge of 100 percent renewable electricity in 10 years may be the deep dysfunction of our politics and our self-governing system … Continue reading

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