U.S. District Court judge revokes historic oil and gas leases in the Gulf
This could be the beginning of the end of offshore drilling
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Statement: US Postal Service’s electric vehicle purchases will help deliver a cleaner future
South Jersey’s Logan coal plant demolished, site to become clean energy hub
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Funding bill to ban fishing gear known to catch sea turtles, dolphins and more
New interactive dashboard documents renewable energy growth
New Jersey sets Atlantic coast’s largest goal for offshore wind
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New dashboard finds US wind, solar tripled over past decade
In 2021, America produced three times as much renewable electricity from the sun and the wind as in 2012.
Statement: United Nations agree to framework for historic treaty to reduce global plastic pollution
"Whales, sea turtles, birds and, in fact, all nature on our planet have suffered long enough. It’s time to go big, to go global.”
Statement: PIRG, Environment America welcome Coca-Cola’s commitment to reuse
"Whales, sea turtles, birds and countless other animals are needlessly choking on and dying from microplastics from single-use products like beverage containers. We're pleased to see Coca-Cola's announcement today to say ‘Yes’ to reusable alternatives to single-use plastic."
New Jersey passes bee-saving legislation
Bee-killing pesticides have driven bee populations down for decades. But not for much longer in New Jersey, where thousands of citizens succeeded in standing up for our best pollinators.
New Jersey commits to reducing climate pollutants by 50% by 2030
On Nov. 10, Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order establishing a goal to reduce carbon emissions in New Jersey by 50% by 2030.