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Lessons Learned from D.C.
During the month of March, I had the opportunity to attend the Moving Forward Network conference in Washington DC. The conference brought together a diverse and talented group of individuals and organizations committed to fighting for environmental justice and promoting sustainable communities.
After 15-Year Wait: Mandatory Permit Denials for New Facilities with Disproportionate Negative Impact on Overburdened NJ Communities
After 15 years of work and waiting, the New Jersey Environmental Justice Law and corresponding rule published in the New Jersey Register today, are now final and put into immediate effect. Clean Water Action, Ironbound Community Corporation, and NJ Environmental Justice Alliance worked tirelessly to get both the law and regulations over the finish line.
Newark City Council Opposes PVSC Fracked Gas Plant
On April 5, the Newark City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission’s (PVSC) plans for a new fracked gas power plant in Newark.
NJ's Environmental Justice Rules Are Here - We Just Want to Breathe
New Jersey's Environmental Justice and Cumulative Impacts law is an important step forward in the fight for environmental justice, we have a long way to go.
The Reality of Reusable Plastics
The “correct” use of melamine foodware requires that the dish not be heated above 160 degrees. When food is served on melamine plates there is relatively low cross contamination from the plate to the food. However, once you put that plate in the microwave, you’re immediately pushing past that safety zone.