Action for a greener, healthier New Jersey

Report: Methane Gas Leaks

Gas leaks and pipeline incidents are common and put public health and safety at risk.

Protections for Right whales advance in Congress

The Right Whale Coexistence Act provides $150 million in funding to adopt the use of Right whale-safe fishing gear to help breathe new life into the endangered species. Learn more here.

Nifty Fifty environmental activities

Looking for family-friendly ways to learn about our planet and how to protect it? Check out our guide of 50 environmental activities kids can do at home.

Shining Cities 2022

Which cities are leading the way on solar power? Find out in our new report. 

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News Release | Environment America

Rhode Island legislature commits to 100% of state’s electricity from renewable sources by 2033

The Rhode Island legislature has passed legislation that would set the fastest timeline for any state in the nation to procure 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources.

News Release | Environment New Jersey

Legislators Seek to End Raids of the Clean Energy Fund in FY23 Budget

The Jersey Renews coalition, representing 37 labor, environmental, community and faith organizations, thanked 10 legislators who support ending the raids on the Clean Energy Fund in the FY23 Budget.  Led by Senator Zwicker, the prime sponsor of Senate Budget Resolution S. 373, these legislators seek to end the diversion of $83.6 million in the FY’23 Budget, which is more than 23% of the total Clean Energy Fund.

News Release | Environment America

Logging mature and old trees threatens U.S. climate goals

 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday signed a memorandum to clarify the U.S. Forest Service’s direction on climate policy.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Rather than a gas tax holiday, US should address oil dependence at its roots

WASHINGTON -- In an effort to alleviate the burden of high gas prices for American consumers, President Joe Biden on Wednesday called for a three-month suspension of the federal gas tax.

News Release | Environment New Jersey

Testimony In Opposition to Liberty State Park Privatization (A4264) to the Assembly State & Local Government Committee

We express grave concerns regarding A4264/S2807, legislation to establish the Liberty State Park Design Task Force and appropriate $250 million toward the park.  We still see this legislation as a dangerous attempt to privatize sections of Liberty State Park, lands held in the public trust for open space. n its current form, we are proud to join the Friends of Liberty State Park and other allied organizations from across the state to still strongly oppose this bill and protect the park, including Caven Point.

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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.