Environment New Jersey

NJ’s Clean Energy Fund helps keep the lights on. We can't hurt families | Opinion #EndTheRaids app.com/story/opinion/… via @asburyparkpress

The NJ Senate unanimously voted to send a bill to make it easier, faster and cheaper to put #solar panels on NJ homes to Gov. Murphy for his signature. #GoSolar environmentamerica.org/newjersey/upda…

Thanks for your leadership in support of community #solar @GovMurphy njspotlightnews.org/video/murphy-a…

Big day in the NJ Legislature yesterday for clean energy: Smart solar permitting passed unanimously 77-0 in the Assembly & Senate Environment Committee passed it unanimously 5-0. Thank you @RKarabinchak & @JohnFMcKeon and here's to faster solar permitting! environmentamerica.org/newjersey/arti…

Keith is one of many people who bought an EV and would encourage it for others. Read his story here: environmentamerica.org/newjersey/cent…

5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in New Jersey environmentamerica.org/newjersey/cent…

.@BOEM has approved the construction of the Atlantic Shores South project offshore New Jersey. Read more about the project and offshore wind here. #GoBigOffshoreWind environmentamerica.org/articles/atlan…

Happy #EarthWeek2024! Let’s celebrate by supporting sustainable transportation options, not restricting them. Don’t let NJ lawmakers stop our environmental progress - say no to NJ Bill S2292/A3359 that will make it harder and more expensive for New Jerseyans to ride e-bikes.

Today, leaders from more than 40 organizations and local governments sent an open letter urging @NJTRANSIT to pause the proposal to raise fares by 15 percent in light of the new Corporate Transit Fee proposed by @GovMurphy. Read the letter: njpp.org/wp-content/upl…

A House bill would block protections for #whales, #wolves, #bats and more. The Senate must fix this. environmentamerica.org/updates/house-…

Rob Clifton is an independent environmental voice in the Assembly. He worked to fix deficiencies with public safety impacts of gas pipelines like SRL. He supports clean energy & protecting open space. Proud to endorse for Assembly in LD 12 #VoteGreen tinyurl.com/3jj2a9zz

@SterleyStanley is a sustainability leader who has championed ending bee-killing neonics pesticides, composting and right to repair and was the driving force to pass electric school buses funding. Proud to endorse for Assembly in LD 18. #VoteGreen tinyurl.com/3jj2a9zz

Jim Kennedy has been a sustainability leader since his days as Rahway Mayor. He’s passionate on public health. He has championed legislation to expand clean energy and EVs & ban single-use plastics. Proud to endorse for Assembly in LD 22. #VoteGreen tinyurl.com/3jj2a9zz

Asw. Lisa Swain has fought to address our lead in drinking water crisis in homes & schools by testing & replacing lead service lines. She fought to ban asbestos and electrify transit buses. Proud to endorse for Assembly in LD 38. #VoteGreen tinyurl.com/3jj2a9zz

Out of 120 members of the NJ Legislature, we are proud to endorse 12 environmental leaders and two challengers in LD 2, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 22, 25, 27, 33, 36 and 38 who prioritize the environment who deserve your vote by Election Day. #VoteGreen tinyurl.com/3jj2a9zz

A $45 million program was rolled out on Wednesday to help NJ school districts replace diesel-powered buses with electric models. About 200 have been ordered so far, a small portion of the estimated 15,000 buses that run in NJ every school day. ow.ly/oQ6G50OOJOf

Want to reduce asthma related trips to the ER in South Jersey? Electric school buses are a big step in the right direction. Good coverage here from @TedGoldbergTV, and thanks as always to @DougOMalleyENJ for your tireless advocacy. njspotlightnews.org/video/electric…

⏰ Round 2 of the Clean School Bus Program is here. What do you need to know? Our own Brittany Barrett joined @STNMagazine to discuss Clean School Bus grants and other things for districts to consider as they plan for a #CleanRide4Kids. Listen here ⬇ stnonline.com/multimedia/stn…

As an environmental reporter in NJ, I spent years looking at air quality data, seeing it spike on high ozone days rarely getting close to 150. I never thought I would ever see the air quality index scores I have seen today. Absolutely stunning in the worst possible way.

Thanks to conservation champs @SenBooker @SenatorMenendez for cosponsorig the Roadless Area Conservation Act. It’s time to protect our roadless forests for generations to come. #ProtectTheTongass #PassRACA #ClimateForests