As New Jerseyans continue to battle to keep fracking out of the Delaware River Basin and fracking waste out of our waterways, director Josh Fox has released his second film on the controversial and dangerous practice: GASLAND Part II. Join us for a free screening next week!
The Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published a revised proposal for rules governing hydraulic fracturing on Federal and Indian lands. The millions of acres of land at stake include wild places like national forests and wildlife refuges. It also includes land that provides drinking water to millions of Americans, including big cities and private well owners.
Tell BLM that we need stronger rules! Send your comments today.
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TOMS RIVER - It was called a "silent vigil,'' but local environmentalists on Thursday loudly expressed their views on safety enhancements for the 44-year-old Oyster Creek nuclear power plant.
"We're hoping to put a face on a threat that we cannot see, smell or taste but constitutes a real and present danger," said Judith Carluccio, who organized the protest. "Without the installation of filtered vents at Oyster Creek, we'll suffer the same consequences as those encountered in the Fukushima disaster (in Japan)."
"In one hour, no matter when we count, we have about 400 trucks come through," Kim Gaddy said.
The diesel trucks help move $1 billion worth of cargo annually in and out of Port Newark, a cornerstone of the nation's third-largest port system - the Port of New York and New Jersey - and the source of tens of thousands of jobs. But the pollution exacts a heavy toll on residents, environmental advocates say.
And they fear it could get much worse.
Last week our lawmakers had the chance to stop fracking in California. While some legislators heard the pleas of the public to place a moratorium on the dangerous oil and gas extraction process, others refused to support the precautionary measure. Find out how your legislator voted and let them know what you think.
Clean Water Groups Mark Loss of Environmental Champion Sen. Frank Lautenberg
Washington, DC - Today, Clean Water Action and its Garden State chapter, the NJ Environmental Federation, marked the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg. Senator Lautenberg was a longtime advocate for the residents of New Jersey whose national leadership in the U.S. Senate on clean water and public health protection, and numerous other issues, will be sorely missed.
"Senator Lautenberg championed the everyday concerns of people across New Jersey. He was ahead of his time in leading efforts to protect public health and clean water.
