Action for a greener, healthier New Jersey

Reconnecting Nature

Join us for a tour of seven different types of wildlife corridor projects across the U.S. that are working to connect natural areas. 

New Jersey passes law to get the lead out of drinking water

New Jersey has four new laws with one goal: preventing lead poisoning.

Green Scissors

Cutting wasteful handouts to special interests that prop up polluting industries related to these categories will reduce pollution and free up money that can be spent on modern infrastructure investments.

Safe For Swimming?

All too often our beaches are plagued with pollution, and millions of swimmers get sick every year.

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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

With Offshore Wind Port Groundbreaking, Supply Chain Will Allow NJ To Meet Its Clean, Renewable Energy Mandate

On the banks of the Delaware Bay Shore, Governor Phil Murphy with Senate President Steve Sweeney and the U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and a bevy of state leaders broke ground for the New Jersey Wind Port, which will serve as a marshalling headquarters for the offshore wind supply chain. The industrial facility will be constructed on site and will serve as a hub for the offshore wind turbines to be constructed off Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore.

News Release | Environment New Jersey

Following Devastating Storms, Environment New Jersey Urges Reps. Tom Malinowski & Mikie Sherrill To Continue Fight For Climate Investments

Environment New Jersey and the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) hosted a virtual press conference with local community advocates to discuss worsening extreme weather driven by climate change, including the devastating fallout from Tropical Storm Henri and Hurricane Ida. Speakers called on Reps. Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) to continue to fight for major investments to combat climate change through the Build Back Better Budget.

News Release | Environment New Jersey Research & Policy Center

EVs Everywhere: Murphy Administration Implements EV Law To Get Electric Vehicle Charging in Every Town By Releasing Municipal Ordinance

 The Murphy Administration implemented legislation, signed by the Governor in early July, to streamline electric vehicle installation so every town in the state can have a publicly available EV charger available. The Administration released a model ordinance to guide municipalities in the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Blog Post

Amazon is destroying unsold products by the thousands

A recent investigation uncovered a bombshell for our environment over at Amazon: The company is destroying millions of unused or returned products.

Blog Post

New Jersey passes law to get the lead out of drinking water

New Jersey has four new laws with one goal: preventing lead poisoning.

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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.