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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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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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New Jersey plastic bag ban is a leader in reducing pollution

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.

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Partnering with New Chief of Staff on NJ’s Clean Energy Future

Ed Potosnak of New Jersey LCV talks about partnering with New Chief of Staff, Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, on NJ’s Clean Energy Future.

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New Jersey will move forward with offshore wind | Opinion

Ed Potosnak conveys disappointment over Ørsted's withdrawal from crucial wind projects off the New Jersey coast. Despite setbacks, Potosnak highlights the promising future of offshore wind in New Jersey.

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