Sen. McCain's Statements on Off-Shore Drilling Panned 5/09/2008

Recently, Sen. McCain touted his support for off-shore oil drilling and urged for Congressional incentives for off-shore drilling. The Arizona Senator’s support of off-shore drilling contrasts sharply with the majority of New Jersey’s Congressional delegation, which has repeatedly voted against off-shore drilling.

Cutting Pollution, Cutting Costs: How New Jersey Can Maximize the Benefits of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative 12/05/2007

New Jersey is one of 10 northeastern states in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a first-of-its-kind program to limit global warming emissions from power plants in the Northeast. By adopting strong rules for the implementation of RGGI, New Jersey can maximize the environmental benefits of the program while protecting consumers.

An Unfamiliar State: Local Impacts of Global Warming in New Jersey 5/30/2007

“An Unfamiliar State: Local Impacts of Global Warming in New Jersey,” shows how life in New Jersey could be irrevocably altered by rising seas, severe flooding, health-threatening temperatures and air pollution, pest infestation, species decline and challenges to critical public infrastructure.

Op-Ed: Access to our Parks 5/01/2008

Last week, the State House steps were the scene of an urban camp-out: more than 300 people and riled-up speakers, as well as tents, fishing rods, kayak paddles and Gen. George Washington on horseback. That's because some of the two million people who use the parks slated for cuts will have better luck camping out at the State House than in a state park come July 1.

Earth Day To-Do List: How We Can Lick Global Warming 4/25/2008

Individual and combined political actions today to fight global warming can create a virtual march that can demand change from our driveways to Washington.In celebration of Earth Day, Environment New Jersey has compiled a list of individual and political actions that you and your neighbors can take to tackle global warming.

Corzine energy plan includes new nuke plant 4/18/2008

Gov. Corzine has unveiled a long-anticipated energy master plan that includes a provision for additional nuclear power plants. The most likely site for such a plant would be at the adjacent Salem and Hope Creek nuclear power stations in Salem County, where the state's largest utility has said it is considering a fourth generating unit.