Six Flags Court’s Clear-Cut Decision
June 23, 2017
The Superior Court has ruled against the Sierra Club and other environmental groups appeal against the Six Flags clear-cut of over 18,000 trees for solar. Our litigation contested approvals from the Jackson Twp. Committee and Planning Board. We...
We Congratulate Phil Murphy: Now the Real Battle to Take Back NJ Begins
June 7, 2017
Phil Murphy won the nomination as the Democratic Candidate in New Jersey’ 2018 Gubernatorial election yesterday and we congratulate him on this important victory.
Sierra Club Joins Rep. Pallone Against Trump Pulling Out of Paris Climate Agreement
June 2, 2017
The New Jersey Sierra Club joined Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ-06) today to oppose President Trump Pulling Out of Paris Climate Agreement. The agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) deals with greenhouse gas...
PA DEP Rejects Elcon Application for Hazardous Waste Facility in Falls, Twp. PA
May 31, 2017
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has rejected Elcon’s application to build a hazardous waste treatment facility in Falls Twp., due to its being “administratively incomplete.” The PADEP’s letter highlighted six ways...
Victory for Clean Air and Climate Change: PSEG Coal Plants Closing This Week
May 30, 2017
PSEG will close their remaining coal plants in New Jersey at the end of the week. Neither Hudson nor Mercer Generating station has cleared the PJM capacity auction for the prior two years. By 2020 Brideport Plant in Connecticut will also be closed....
Senate Stands Up to Christie on RGGI and Climate Change: Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
May 25, 2017
Today the Senate passed A4701 (Eustace)/S3059 (Sweeney) by a vote of 23-15. The bill has been passed by both houses and now goes to the Governor’s desk. The bill requires the State's full participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)....
Senate Passes Resolution to Overturn Highlands Septic Density Rule Overturn
May 25, 2017
The Senate has passed the concurrent resolution ACR192 (McKeon)/SCR148 (Smith) by a vote of 22-14. This resolution determines DEP Highlands Septic Rule is against legislative intent. The DEP’s proposed Highlands Forest Preservation Area is a major...
DEP Signs Terrible Highlands Rules, Senate Votes Out Override Bill
May 1, 2017
Today the Christie Administration signed off on the amendments to the septic density standards in the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act rules that threatens the drinking water in the Highlands. The Senate Environment and Energy Committee...
Thousands of New Jerseyans Go to D.C. for People’s Climate March
April 28, 2017
For Immediate Release
Jamie Zaccaria 609-234-8348
*Please call us if you would like pictures from the March or to meet up in D.C.*
The New Jersey Sierra Club will send hundreds of people to the People’s Climate March tomorrow to march...
Trump’s 100 Days A Disaster for Environment and Climate
April 28, 2017
“From Day 1, President Trump has declared war on the environment. His first 100 Days have been horrendous when it comes to climate change, clean air and water and public health. From pushing for dirty fossil fuels to rolling back important air and...