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New Jersey LCV testifies against pipelines

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters is making the environment a top priority in Trenton.

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Clean energy is a prescription for a healthier New Jersey. This is why | Opinion

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.

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How candidates for N.J. governor would change the state’s policy positions

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. 

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All Eyes on N.J.: Climate Advocates Say State Must Lead

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.

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Op-Ed: Is N.J. prepared for the next superstorm? Can’t trust Trump. Ask Murphy | Opinion

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?

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Op-Ed: NJ could have the world's cleanest AI

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. 

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On Juneteenth, let’s reflect on environmental equity | Opinion

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.

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Op-Ed: Thumbs-up for DEP plan for Liberty State Park

Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of the NJ LCV, shares his support for the DEP's plan with Liberty State Park. This plan would protect the park from outside developers who wish to privatize the park.

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An Earth Day reminder: N.J. must move faster toward clean energy | Opinion

NJ LCV Executive Director Ed Potosnak addresses the environmental issues NJ is facing. New Jersey must continue striving for a 100% clean energy future.

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New Jersey: Bring back millions in funding for Green Spaces | Opinion

After the CBT surcharge ended in December 2023, environmental organizations and causes struggle to find funding. This has a direct effect on issues like urban farming preservation.

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NJ must invest in stormwater utilities to address flooding

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.

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