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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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MULTIPLE STATE  AGS, NJ RATE COUNSEL JOIN ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS IN CHALLENGING  FERC’S FLAWED APPROVAL OF UNNEEDED REAE FOSSIL FUEL PROJECT  

Coalition of environmental organizations are being backed by eight state Attorneys General and the New Jersey Ratepayer Advocate appeal FERC approval of REAE.

 

 

 

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NEW JERSEY LCV MOURNS THE DEATH OF ENVIRONMENTALIST EDWARD LlOYD

New Jersey LCV mourns death of Edward Lloyd; he believed that no matter your zip code, you deserved to live in a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

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NEW JERSEY LCV MOURNS THE DEATH OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SHEILA OLIVER

New Jersey LCV mourns the death of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver; grateful for her support of the environment.

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New Jersey LCV Honored Verizon and other Environmental Champions at Annual Gala

New Jersey LCV hosted its 9th annual gala on June 12th. The event raised a record-setting $328,000 for the organization, and set a new record for turnout, with approximately 500 people in attendance.

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NEW JERSEY LCV ENDORSES CANDIDATES IN 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE ELECTION

New Jersey LCV endorses 56 candidates across 24 legislative districts, 40% are women and 26% are candidates of color.

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New Jersey LCV Hails Investments in Urban Parks, Sprawl Management; Decries Continued Raids of Clean Energy Funds

New Jersey LCV applauds Governor Murphy and the Legislature for critical investments in expanding access to green space in our urban centers.

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NEW JERSEY LCV WARNS WILDFIRE HAZE COULD BECOME NEW NORM UNLESS WE ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE

The following is a statement from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, regarding the recent Canadian wildfires and the impact on New Jersey.

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NEW JERSEY LCV APPLAUDS FERC ACTION REGARDING NESE PIPELINE

The following is a statement from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, regarding a letter sent by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today asking Williams Transco to better explain themselves regarding a request for an extension to its certificate for the unneeded Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline project.

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NEW JERSEY LCV APPLAUDS BOEM’S RELEASE OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR OCEAN WIND 1

The following is a statement from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey LCV regarding the issuance by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) of its final environmental impact statement for the Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind project.

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New Jersey LCV Endorses Slate in Legislative District 27

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, the political voice for the environment, took a stance in the primary race in New Jersey’s State Legislative District 27, endorsing former Governor and State Senator, Richard Codey and Assemblyman John McKeon, and newcomer Alixon Collazos-Gill for Assembly.

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