Newark’s Lead Filters Are 97% Effective, Report Confirms David Cruz, NJTV News | November 25, 2019 | Energy & Environment A quarter of the filters tested were also found to be non-viable due to improper installation or maintenance
Here’s Where You Can Check for Lead in Your School’s Drinking Water John Mooney | November 22, 2019 | Energy & Environment Governor introduces new online clearinghouse with district-by-district information
Planned Recycling Panel Would Seek to Revive Depressed Markets for Materials Jon Hurdle | November 22, 2019 | Energy & Environment With recycling ‘in trouble’ in New Jersey, bill would create state council to find buyers for recyclables
New Dam Removal to Curb Floods, Boost Water Quality in Musconetcong River Jon Hurdle | November 21, 2019 | Energy & Environment, Water Conservationists will restore river flow by removing remains of 18th-century structure
Analysts: Murphy’s Ambitious New Goal for Offshore Wind Looks Achievable Jon Hurdle | November 20, 2019 | Energy & Environment With former Vice President Al Gore on hand, governor outlines plan to significantly raise target for offshore-wind energy generation
Flood Insurance Problems that Bedeviled Sandy Homeowners Still Remain: Who Will Fix Them? Scott Gurian | November 20, 2019 | Energy & Environment Menendez legislation that would reform federal program may be voted on this week, but it faces uphill battle
Will Murphy’s Pledge of $13.5M, Scientific Expertise to Fight Algae Blooms Do Any Good? Jon Hurdle | November 19, 2019 | Energy & Environment, Water Enviros say modest funding won’t stop lakes clogging again next summer unless towns step up
Taking Inventory Seen as First Step in Legislative Fix for NJ’s Lead Issues Tom Johnson | November 15, 2019 | Energy & Environment Measure calls for statewide inventory of lead service lines and 10-year replacement plan, but input from lawmakers, interest groups could change it significantly
PennEast Will Appeal to US Supreme Court Over Lower Court’s Adverse Ruling Tom Johnson | November 15, 2019 | Energy & Environment, Water Company looking to overturn decision that denied its bid to condemn state-owned lands for $1 billion pipeline project
Rate Hikes for NJ Utility Customers, Further Increases to Pay for Clean Energy Likely Tom Johnson | November 14, 2019 | Energy & Environment BPU approves increases in bills for three of the state’s four gas utilities — and more rate hikes are possible