Category Archives: Politics

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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“The efforts of an aroused group of citizens”

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it’s natural manure. ~~~~ Thomas Jefferson http://www.bartleby.com/73/1065.html Talk that way today, and you’re likely to get your phone tapped and … 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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Wrong to sacrifice drinking water to development

Bill WolfeJohn Weingart, Chairman, Highlands Council. Response to today’s Op-Ed: “Wrong to Pick On Highlands Master Plan” (and just who is the bully and who is being picked on here?) Last week, the Highlands Council approved a controversial Regional Master … Continue reading

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Crossroads for Corzine on the Environment

Bill WolfeGovernor Corzine consults with DEP Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson As he returns to NJ from a week in Israel, Governor Jon Corzine is faced with major decisions on the environment. These decisions will define his legacy on environmental issues … Continue reading

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