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Coming Together For Equitable Public Power
A number of communities are taking action to explore what it would take to break from investor-owned utilities who are failing to meet community reliability, sustainability, and affordability expectations and instead form a new public power utilities. Over two years and across multiple states, the Public Power Project collaboration explored the perspective of campaigners, public officials, staff of existing municipal power utilities, and communities already served by public power. Through landscape analysis, interviews, and focus groups this report shares insights gained about how public power, in its incumbent and emergent forms, can be equitable, just, and democratic.
Fighting New Warehouses in NJ: FAQ Fact Sheet
Eastern Environmental Law Center produced this FAQ in coordination with Clean Water Action to help community members understand some of the legal requirements for proposed warehouses in New Jersey. Building your understanding of the process will help you to identify opportunities to raise objections at the right time and place.
Fighting for a Better Freight and Goods Movement System in NJ: Fact Sheet
Warehouses have a significant negative impact on air quality, particularly in low-income and communities of color where goods movement is concentrated. Together we can ensure that the freight and goods movement in NJ is as sustainable and efficient as possible - without compromising the environment and the health of NJ communities and workers.
Achieving Groundwater Access for All: Why Groundwater Sustainability Plans Are Failing Many Users
With increased droughts, the implementation of California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and protection of vulnerable communities dependent on small water systems and domestic wells is urgent.
New Jersey Currents | Summer 2023
In this issue: Environmental Justice Rule is Live! | New Jersey Needs a Budget that Prioritizes a Livable Climate Future | ReThink Disposable Reduces Plastic and Costs for People Most in Need | SAVE THE DATE! Autumn Toast to a Healthy Environment | The Fight for Zero Emission Standards | Governor Murphy, We Need More Action and Less Words on Climate | Our Goal to Reduce Plastic Packaging