DEP Signs Off on New Stormwater Runoff Rule — Very Quietly Tom Johnson | December 4, 2019 | Energy & Environment, Water Only 5% of NJ’s waterways meet federal clean water standards, the level at which they are deemed safe for the public to swim and fish
How to Stop NJ from Triggering More Carbon Pollution in Other States Tom Johnson | December 3, 2019 | Energy & Environment As New Jersey prepares to rejoin Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a state agency will examine the possibility it would increase emissions in other nonmember states
Rivers, Lakes Show Some Gains, Some Losses in Water Quality Jon Hurdle | December 2, 2019 | Energy & Environment, Water Despite less pollution from wastewater treatment plants, stormwater remains a problem, DEP report finds
Scaling Back State’s Goals for Electric Vehicles Tom Johnson | December 2, 2019 | Energy & Environment Latest legislation sets new targets for number of vehicles on the road and fast-charging stations statewide
State Proposes Diverting $20M in Sandy Funds to Rebuild Atlantic City Infrastructure Justin Auciello, WHYY | December 2, 2019 | Energy & Environment, Budget Money will go toward bulkhead repair and construction, flood mitigation in public buildings and upgrades in drainage areas
Pallone Urges Support for Curbs on PFAS; Accuses Feds of Hiding Chemicals’ Hazards Jon Hurdle | November 27, 2019 | Energy & Environment, Water EPA says New Jersey congressman has ‘mischaracterized’ its plan to control the toxic compounds
State’s Latest Solar Incentive Plan to Allay Developers’ Misgivings? Tom Johnson | November 27, 2019 | Energy & Environment Many in solar industry say latest proposal from Board of Public Utilities raises incentives just enough to encourage investment
Does Climate Change Increase Risks for New Jersey’s Superfund Sites? Jon Hurdle | November 26, 2019 | Energy & Environment Many NJ cleanup locations seen vulnerable to fires, floods, storm-surge and sea-level rise
NJ in Landmark Deal to Acquire 1,400 Acres of Premium Open Space Tom Johnson | November 26, 2019 | Energy & Environment Conservationists ebullient after long fight to preserve biologically diverse Holly Farm lands
LaRossa to Take on New Role at PSEG, Other Executives’ Roles Will Expand Tom Johnson | November 25, 2019 | Energy & Environment He will continue as president and COO of PSEG Power, the company’s fleet of power plants