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Environmental Leaders Cheer NJ Legislative Votes To Pass Strongest Single-Use Waste Ban Bill in the Nation

September 24, 2020

A coalition of environmental groups applauded the NJ Legislature’s passage today of A1978/S864. The bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Murphy and he has 45 days to act on the legislation.

Clean Water Action Michigan Welcomes Climate Executive Orders

September 23, 2020

The following statement can be attributed to Mary Brady-Enerson, Michigan Director, Clean Water Action:

“In the past few weeks, the skies over Michigan have been darkened by the smoke from fires burning 2,000 miles away. Over the past year, Michigan’s record-breaking high water levels have eroded

New Jersey Sets National Precedent with Environmental Justice Bill Signing Today

September 18, 2020

(Trenton) - After decades of local struggle and grassroots advocacy, New Jersey made history today when Governor Murphy signed into law a first of its kind Environmental Justice Bill (S232 - Singleton/McKeon/Weinberg/Ruiz). The law will direct the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

NJ closer to leading the country on zero waste: Ban Plastic bags and foam

September 17, 2020

The New Jersey Bag and Styrofoam Ban bill, A1978/S864, took a big step forward today passing out of the Assembly Appropriations committee. If passed by full senate and assembly, the bill will ultimately ban single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam food containers, as well as require that single-use plastic straws be provided only upon request.

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NY, NJ, and DE Governors Provide the 3 Votes Needed to Halt Progress on Dangerous, Unwanted LNG Port

September 10, 2020

Albany NY, Trenton NJ, Harrisburg PA, Dover DE and Washington DC -- The lead advocates against all fracking related activities and infrastructure in the Delaware River Watershed issued the following joint statement today in response to the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) virtual meeting

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