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Tonopah, Arizona Dog And I Regularly Found Beauty On The Road

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Pending Senate Bill On “Packaging Stewardship” Is Weaker Than The Florio DEP “Source Reduction” Policy of 30 Years Ago

Industry Lobbyists Have Gutted Effective Regulation NJ Has Gone Backwards Over the Last 30 Years, As Toxic Plastic & Packaging Waste Has Exploded I got a random unsolicited email from the Senate Environment Committee giving me a heads up that … Continue reading

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The DEP Exempted Logging From The Highlands Act Protections – Regulatory Petition Filed To Revoke That Exemption

Forestry on public lands is NOT exempt from the Highlands Act This is a perfect illustration of how the fine print of the regulations can kill you. Back in February, I wrote to criticize the Murphy DEP’s political pressure on … Continue reading

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The Murphy DEP’s New “Natural Resource Restoration Advisory Council” Is A Sham

Council Lacks Legislative Authorization Advisory Role Can Not Reform DEP’s Broken NRD Program Is It Window Dressing, Gaslighting, Or Lipstick On A Pig? At a time when people and the Democratic Party are resisting the consolidation and abuse of unilateral … Continue reading

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Murphy DEP Commissioner’s Order Seeking Members For A Natural Resource Restoration Advisory Council Highlights Failure By The Legislature To Enact Enforceable Natural Resource Damage Standards

DEP Order Emphasizes “Collaboration” With Polluters And Will Produce More Voluntary Pennies On The Dollar NRD Settlements DEP Order Is Non-Binding And Does Not Resolve Legal Vulnerabilities “There’s this wink and a nod going on where the DEP is saying, … Continue reading

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