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New Jersey commits to zero-emission trucks by 2035

In July 2020, New Jersey committed to all zero-emission trucks by 2050 — but that far away deadline just wasn’t soon enough. 

Despite risks to the Delaware River, commission approved gas terminal

With a 4-0 vote, one commission ignored the voices of nearly 100,000 citizens.

Gov. Murphy signs electric vehicle charging infrastructure bill into law

With a new law, New Jersey is continuing its remarkable progress with electric vehicle adoption.

New Jersey plots path to carbon reduction with NJDEP report

We know that climate change demands sweeping changes that reduce our carbon pollution. The challenge lies in the steps from here to there.

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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News Release | Environment New Jersey

Time For Turbines 4, Jan. 26 & 27

Time for Turbines is an annual conference that brings together policymakers, labor and environmental advocates and wind energy professionals to discuss current issues and opportunities in New Jersey’s rapidly expanding offshore wind industry. This year's virtual conference -- on Jan. 26 and Jan.

News Release | Environment New Jersey

RGGI Delivers: NJEDA Awards $12 Million To A Diesel Truck Voucher Program In First Step To Electrify Trucks on NJ Roads

Trenton - The NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that it will use approximately $15.75 million from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction proceedings to fund a medium-duty zero-emission truck voucher program. This program will incentivize commercial and industrial entities to purchase medium-duty electric vehicles with vouchers of up to 100% of the incremental cost of the vehicles.

Blog Post

A New Year’s resolution for Procter & Gamble: turn your promises into commitments

The consumer goods giant continues to make irresponsible use of the world’s forests.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Introduction of Roadless Area Conservation Act is a key step to safeguarding America’s wild spaces

 Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington and Reps. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Diana DeGette of Colorado introduced the Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021 Tuesday with 15 Senate cosponsors and 60 House co-sponsors. This new act would reinforce the 2001 Roadless Rule, which was enacted as a federal regulation by the Clinton administration 20 years ago today.

News Release | Environment New Jersey

Senate Passes Bill to Significantly Boost Installation of EV Charging Infrastructure

The State Senate passed a bill (S3223) by a vote of 32-0 that will make the permitting process for municipalities looking to build electric vehicle charging stations significantly easier and faster. The bill, sponsored by Senators Smith and Bateman, is a big step forward in New Jersey’s efforts to build out a statewide network of electric vehicle charging stations.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.