Monthly Archives: May 2014

Another Misleading Story About “Low” Fracked Gas Prices

The gas industry is pushing stories celebrating the so called “low” price of fracked gas and of course, mainstream corporate media is predictably eager to cheerlead and write the story of lower energy bills next winter (but what will electric … Continue reading

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Dear Judy …. Great Expectations Dashed by Dupont

[Update – preface. I am including this confirmation from EPA, because this issue has generated confusion in some quarters with regard to point #6 below. New Jersey has not received authorization for the corrective action provisions in RCRA section 3004(u) … Continue reading

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Pilgrim Pipeline Would Make Tri-State Region More Vulnerable

Fossil infrastructure “an exercise in lunacy that must be stopped”  [Important Update on Pipeline tactics below] As a result of the catastrophic climate change crisis we face, I oppose any investment in fossil fuel infrastructure and think that should be … Continue reading

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Another Decade of Doing Diddly On Controlling Carbon Emissions?

Debate Over RGGI A Diversion 10 Years After DEP First Regulated CO2, No Followup Grassroots Movement Politics, Direct Regulation, Real Price on Carbon Are Solutions “Cap and trade with offsets would guarantee that we pass climate tipping points, locking in … Continue reading

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DEP’s “Strong Man” Strong Arms Roxbury – Martin’s Fingerprints on Fenimore

Report Documents That Gov. Christie’s Policy & Politics Drove Fenimore Landfill Fiasco “Customer Service”, Reducing Red Tape, and Promoting Economic Development at DEP 3.4  Email from Gary Sondermeyer of the DEP to Richard Bernardi of SEP suggesting he find the “Environmental Transition … Continue reading

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