Celebrating Our 2023 Election Successes
The November 7, 2023, election results demonstrated a clear win for the environment, clean energy, and New Jersey families and workers.
Climate Change and Human Behavior
By John Miraglia • Membership Chair, Raritan Valley Group
Scientists from several disciplines have investigated these topics and found evidence that global warming is affecting human behavior.
Don't Let Fossil Fuel Thinking Prevail
By Joseph Attamante
A recent Pew survey indicated Americans remain sharply divided over addressing climate change.
Fall Hiking in Lake Placid
By Gary Frederick • Conservation Chair, Raritan Valley Group
Lake Placid is perhaps best known for hosting two Winter Olympics, in 1932 and 1980. Lake Placid is also the destination for hundreds of miles of beautiful hiking trails within the Adirondack Mountains.
How to Subscribe to Community Solar
By Abbas Salim • Solar Program Coordinator, Azas786@yahoo.com
In 2019, the NJ Clean Energy Program, managed by the NJ Board of Public Utilities (BPU), initiated the 3-year, pilot Community Solar Energy Program to make clean solar energy available to all who cannot otherwise take advantage of solar energy due to various reasons.
Looking Back on Four Years With the NJ Chapter
By Judy Minot • Outgoing Executive Committee Member
In the past four years, I’ve seen volunteers become much more engaged in our work.
Climate Change Risk Reduction
Climate emergency threatens New Jersey in many ways.
NJ’s Superfund Sites: Cleanups Give Hope!
After years of neglect and bickering, money to support Superfund site cleanups has come from President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (bipartisan), signed into law in November 2021.
“MACH2” May Only Speed Up Climate Warming
By Kip Cherry • Executive Committee Member and Conservation Chair for Central Group
The proposed hub for serving New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania would be called Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2).
Many Shades of Hydrogen
By Denise Brush • Chair, Offshore Wind Committee
Hydrogen energy has been in the news recently, and it is important to understand this new technology, how hydrogen fuel fits into the energy system, and why it is controversial.
Are We Following AI Into a World Without Nature?
By Tony Hagen • editor@newjersey.sierraclub.org
What will happen to human workers’ jobs as machines like these gain more elbow room in the workplace?
Manage Your Club Membership Online!
By Joe Testa • NJ Chapter IT Chair
Did you know that you can manage your Club membership online?
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Electrify Your Home and Vehicles With the IRA
By Steve and Pat Miller • Building Electrification Team Leaders
Many of the IRA incentives for BE, electric vehicles (EVs), and solar are already in effect.
Urban Agriculture and Its Benefits
By Renée Pollard • Executive Committee Member and Chair of the Environmental and Social Justice Committee
Creating green spaces in urban and overburdened communities can sometimes be challenging, but it is vital to creating an environment that improves overall health and quality of life.
Ørsted Is Not the Last Word on Offshore Wind
By Anjuli Ramos-Busot, Director, NJ Chapter of the Sierra Club
The NJ Chapter of the Sierra Club will continue to push for solutions and the responsible development of offshore wind in our state, as it is one of our strongest climate solutions and has the potential to generate thousands of clean jobs and power our communities.
More Schools Show Interest in E-School Bus
Interest in purchasing electric school buses (ESBs) was much higher this year at the NJ School Boards Association workshop, held in Atlantic City, October 23 and 24.
Greenery Has to Breathe, Too!
By Joanne Pannone • Chair, Central Jersey Group
If a plant can’t breathe, it will suffer from stunted growth and leaf loss, and it becomes a target for disease and insect damage
Bear Hunts Are Extended
The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife has approved the continuation of bear hunts through 2028, despite huge opposition from residents of New Jersey.
Study May Enhance Protections for River Watershed
By Tara Mezzanotte • Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic Rivers Partnership
Many are unaware that the Garden State is home to four National Wild and Scenic Rivers, safeguarded by Congress under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service (NPS).
Our Clear and Urgent Task Is to Protect the Earth
Recycling in Essex County: What Happens?
By Danielle Rapsas • NJ Chapter 2023 Intern and Member of Gateway ExComm
It is very important to understand your own municipal recycling program, as there is much variation between programs. What is accepted in one township may not be accepted in another.
Atlantic Shores Now Leads the Charge
By Kip Cherry
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind has affirmed that they continue to move forward with plans for 1,510 MW near Atlantic City.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Backward for Electric Vehicles in NJ?
By Bill Beren • Chair, Transportation Committee
The good news is that New Jersey has a $104 million grant from the federal government to install charging stations along major highways.
NJ Transit Showcases Electric Buses in Camden
By Bill Beren • Chair, Transportation Committee
The new buses are popular with the drivers and attract the attention of pedestrians along the routes, who engage with the drivers about the buses.