Friday, February 9th, 2018
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Monday, February 5th, 2018
Comments Off on On 3Feb2018 NJDEP denied PennEast’s wetlands permit application, although the pipeline company could file a new application. So far, one federal permit has been issued (certificate of public convenience and necessity), but the pipeline cannot be built without state approval’s including a NJDEP wetlands permit and 401 certification under the Clean Water Act.
Friday, January 26th, 2018
There’s a new PSEG nuclear bailout. What will it cost?
State lawmakers Thursday announced they’ve re-written a controversial proposal that could hike New Jerseyans’ energy bills to bail out the state’s nuclear power plants — though it’s now unclear how much rates may rise. State Senate President S…
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Friday, January 26th, 2018
Plastic Pollution Is Killing Coral Reefs, 4-Year Study Finds
by Christopher Joyce
NPR – January 25, 2018
Millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean every year. And the trash stays there: Whether it’s grocery bags or water bottles or kids’ toys, plastic is practically indestructible….
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/25/580227045/plastic-pollution-is-killing-coral-reefs-4-year-study-finds?sc=17&f=1001&utm_source=iosnewsapp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=app
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Friday, January 26th, 2018
Comments Off on Sign to oppose the Trump Administration’s plan to open up 90% of US coastal waters to drilling.
Friday, January 26th, 2018
Comments Off on Bad policy: Environmentmental Protection Agency might allow the spraying of a bee-killing pesticide, thiamethoxam, on more than 165 million acres of farmland.
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
Comments Off on The Solar Energy Industry Association reports that President Trump’s decision to put a 30% tariff on solar panels will cause the loss of 23,000 American jobs.
Sunday, January 21st, 2018
Comments Off on 20Jan2018 PennEast Pipeline gains federal approval from FERC but still needs additional permits before construction can begin. Opposition remains strong. The pipeline is bad for clean energy, the environment, health and the economy.
Friday, December 22nd, 2017
Trump’s Busy Year On Energy And Environment
by Alisa Barba
– December 22, 2017
President Trump campaigned on a platform to make American energy great again….
https://www.npr.org/2017/12/22/570548757/trumps-busy-year-on-energy-and-environment?sc=17&f=1001&utm_source=iosnewsapp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=app
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Sunday, April 23rd, 2017
I found the following story on the NPR iPhone App
#CuriousGoat: Will Climate Change Help Ticks And Mosquitoes Spread Disease?
by Michaeleen Doucleff
NPR – April 21, 2017
Most creepy, crawly bugs are pretty much harmless when it comes to infectious diseases….
http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/04/21/523066394/-curiousgoat-will-climate-change-help-ticks-and-mosquitoes-spread-disease?sc=17&f=1004&utm_source=iosnewsapp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=app
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