Action for a greener, healthier New Jersey

New Jersey aims to generate enough offshore wind energy to power 3 million homes by 2035

Gov. Murphy announced an aggressive offshore wind solicitation schedule to generate 7,500 megawatts from offshore wind turbines by 2035.

New Jersey becomes East Coast leader in electrifying transit

New legislation will make it easier for New Jerseyans to buy an electric car, find a charging station and ride an electric bus.

Greener Together

Opportunities to connect with the natural world and other like-minded people through engaging events, fun activities and helpful guides.

Strongest plastic ban in the nation passes out of New Jersey committee

New Jersey is one step closer toward a major reduction in plastic pollution.

Your support makes it possible.

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.

News, blogs, action and more

Blog Post

Bringing Nature to Your Screen

Social distancing may mean putting a pause on certain outdoor adventures. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate the natural world from the comfort of your own home. Consider watching some (or all) of these 14 nature films to make you feel like you are summiting a mountain or trekking through the Amazon.

Blog Post

Connecting with nature in my own backyard

Guest blog from John Ammondson of Environment New Mexico about his daily neighborhood walks and reminders that he has found of nature all around us

Blog Post

Great books about nature: Environment America staff picks

Looking for a great book about nature? We got you covered. We asked some of our staff to share their favorites.

Blog Post

10 tips for appreciating nature in your neighborhood

Taking a socially-distanced walk around your neighborhood is a great way to get out of the house, stretch your legs, and see some of the wonder of the natural world in your own backyard. Here is a list of 10 ways to appreciate nature on a walk around your neighborhood.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Clean cars rollback will worsen climate crisis

As the unprecedented public health crisis caused by the novel coronavirus worsens, the Trump administration is nevertheless weakening clean car standards that protect our climate, our health and the future of our children and grandchildren. 

VIEW ALL POSTS

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.