N.J. voted for clean energy. What’s the hold up? | Opinion
News Article • • by Anjuli Ramos-Busot and Ed Potosnak at NJ.com
While Trump is working to enrich his billionaire friends, we need our elected leaders in Trenton to stand up for us. The New Jersey Energy Leadership Act (ELA).would lock in lower energy prices for the long term by moving our state to 100% clean electricity by 2035. This bill would put New Jersey on the front lines of fighting climate change and ensure that thousands of union jobs are created right here in New Jersey. With the election of Mikie Sherrill, New Jerseyans have showed that clean energy is among their priorities. Now is not the time for the government to stall, but the time for clean energy action.
NESE Pipeline Must Be Stopped Will Harm Black And Brown Communities The Most
News Article • • by Milena Bimpong at NJ Urban News
The NESE Pipeline poses an urgent threat to vulnerable communities in Central New Jersey, particularly Black and Brown neighborhoods that already face disproportionate health impacts from pollution. In 2020, the NJ DEP rejected the project as unnecessary and threatening to water quality, warning it could disrupt polluted sediments in the Hudson River and contaminate drinking water. Despite this, developer Williams Transco is leveraging ties to the Trump administration to rush approval. New Jersey needs Governor Murphy and state leaders to protect public health by permanently stopping this harmful fossil fuel project.
Jack Ciattarelli is wrong for the environment and wrong for New Jersey
News Article • • by Ed Potosnak at The Record Bergen County
Despite claims otherwise, Jack Ciattarelli's legislative record reveals a 38% environmental rating. He opposed open space preservation, flip-flopped on offshore wind after Trump's opposition, voted against solar energy and clean drinking water protections, and supported an Exxon settlement that benefited polluters over taxpayers.
This Juneteenth, Black New Jerseyans still can’t breathe free. End environmental racism. | Opinion
News Article • • by Marcus Sibley and Ed Potosnak at NJ.com
Passing the 100% clean energy bill and other needed environmental legislation isn’t just about protecting the planet. It’s about correcting injustice. Gov. Phil Murphy and our Legislature have a chance to lead, not just on issues of our climate but on civil rights, by codifying a vision of clean, healthy, and equitable communities into law.
Clean energy is a prescription for a healthier New Jersey. This is why | Opinion
News Article • • by Brian Lestini at NorthJersey.com
Clean energy is not just about reducing emissions and costs; it’s about reducing emergency room visits for asthma, lowering blood pressure in children exposed to pollution and giving vulnerable populations a fighting chance in a changing climate.
How candidates for N.J. governor would change the state’s policy positions
News Article • • by Daniel Han and Paula Friedrich at Politico
POLITICO reached out to all major gubernatorial campaigns in the June 10 primary with a list of questions and reviewed hours of candidates forums, interviews, press conferences and debates, as well as other press clippings to determine candidates’ policy positions.
All Eyes on N.J.: Climate Advocates Say State Must Lead
News Article • • by Amina Ali at NJ Urban News
Advocates held rallies outside recent primary debates in Newark on May 18 and May 20 to underscore the demand for strong climate policies. Organizers from the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Education Fund and the Climate Revolution Action Network are gathering to push for clean air, water, energy and climate resilience.
Op-Ed: Is N.J. prepared for the next superstorm? Can’t trust Trump. Ask Murphy | Opinion
News Article • • by Allison McLeod at NJ.Com
These are the real impacts and consequences of a changing climate. While we can’t go back in time and fix where and how we built those roadways and homes, why wouldn’t we make our future homes more resilient, and protect our neighbors from the storms we know are going to keep coming?
Op-Ed: NJ could have the world's cleanest AI
News Article • • by Ed Potosnak at njspotlightnews.org
In order to support sustainability, New Jersey's $500 million tax incentive for the artificial intelligence industry, led by Governor Murphy, supports a 100% clean-electricity bill and boosts economic growth.
On Juneteenth, let’s reflect on environmental equity | Opinion
News Article • • by Ed Potosnak and Verlina Reynolds Jackson at NJ.com
A 100% clean electricity future means a brighter future, with fewer heart attacks, cancer diagnoses, and other health-related diseases from breathing dirty fossil fuels.