An Earth Day reminder: N.J. must move faster toward clean energy | Opinion
News Article • • by Ed Potosnak at NJ.com
NJ LCV Executive Director Ed Potosnak addresses the environmental issues NJ is facing. New Jersey must continue striving for a 100% clean energy future.
NEW JERSEY LCV ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS FOR MAY NON-PARTISAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Press Release • • by Michelle Peal at
The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters announced their endorsement for the May 2024 non-partisan municipal elections. These include Keansburg ABCs Committee members Antonietta Carbone, Braden Salas, and Cristina Onciu.
New Jersey LCV and Sierra Club Laud Continued Progress on Offshore Wind
Press Release • • by Anthony Campisi at
New Jersey LCV Executive Director, Ed Potosnak, and New Jersey Sierra Club Director, Anjuli Ramos-Busot commend the Board of Public Utilities for commencing a fourth solicitation for offshore wind. This decision will allow for another attempt at offshore wind power.
NEW JERSEY LCV APPLAUDS WILLIAMS TRANSCO DECISION NOT TO PURSUE NESE PIPELINE
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William Transco has decided not to extend the certificate on the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline project. The project posed a threat to clean water, air, and wildlife, and will expire on May 2024.
New Jersey LCV Opposes Bill to Reform the New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act
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Executive Director of New Jersey LCV, Ed Potosnak, commented on his opposition to the legislation affecting the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). This would result in limiting how much the public has access to government files and records.
NJ must invest in stormwater utilities to address flooding
News Article • • by Lindsey Sigmund and Ed Potosnak at NorthJersey.com
As flooding in New Jersey worsens, stormwater utilities would provide sustainable funding for this pressing issue. These utilities would be funded by NJ DEP and Flood Defense New Jersey.
League of Conservation Voters Releases National Environmental Scorecard For New Jersey Delegation
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The New Jersey LCV released its 2023 Scorecard, which compares the pro-environmentalists of Congress to the MAGA Republicans in Congress. Environmentalists fought hard against its opponents, a dramatic contrast to when climate and energy investments were being regularly passed in 2022.
New Jersey LCV Hails Proposed NJ Transit, Electric Grid, and Urban Parks Funding in Murphy Budget
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New Jersey LCV Executive Director, Ed Potosnak, issued a statement in response to Governor Murphy's budget address which proposed NJ Transit, electric grid, and urban parks funding.
NEW JERSEY LCV RESPONDS TO RECENT POLL ON ELECTRIC CARS
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Electric vehicles are a cleaner alternative to the vehicles that utilize dirty fossil fuels as energy, and help reduce pollution in the air to prevent any negative health effects. Electric vehicles are also cheaper to maintain and require less energy in comparison to standard vehicles.
New Jersey plastic bag ban is a leader in reducing pollution
News Article • • by Jennifer Coffey and Ed Potosnak at NorthJersey.com
New Jersey, has drastically reduced plastic consumption by cutting an average of 594 plastic bags per person and took a giant leap toward clean, reusable commerce.