http://greenjersey.org New Jersey's environment Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:52:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Sara Imperiale COPENHAGEN - One of the first things I noticed about the city was its green countryside, which was completely covered with wind turbines. I don’t understand the aesthetic argument against them; to me, they are a beautiful addition to the landscape. Over the past week, I’ve noticed how fully ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/12/18/learning-from-archbishop-tutu-al-gore-and-others-in-copenhagen/ A view of the Delaware River, by sachindaluja. by Nancy Shukaitis and Scott Olson As our nation searches for environmentally and economically feasible alternative methods of generating electricity – solar, wind, ocean tides, geothermal or biomass – it is unfortunate that coal has moved into first place for electricity generation. This happened when ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/12/17/opinion-susquehanna-roseland-line-obsolete-destructive-and-threatens-our-quality-of-life/ by Sara Imperiale Leaders from across the globe are in Copenhagen through the end of the week to make difficult decisions about climate change that will resonate long into the future. The 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference is also an opportunity to expand the role of students in international decision-making. I am ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/12/14/students-in-copenhagen-unite-to-fight-climate-change/ Pay what you can at A Better World Cafe Fresh Jersey-grown produce and other local foods just got a little more accessible to everyone, rich or poor, in Highland Park. A Better World Cafe offers creative, healthy, seasonal meals at suggested prices. Have that day's "complimentary community entree," or pay less -- ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/11/18/cafe-offers-fresh-local-food-for-all/ by Matt Elliott I released a report called "Too Much Pollution" this week, a new analysis of government data on global warming pollution trends in New Jersey and nationally. The report finds that New Jersey's pollution increased by 16 percent from 1990 to 2007, and that the Garden State ranks 16th nationwide ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/11/14/turning-back-the-pollution-trend-in-new-jersey/ by William Owen New Jersey is nearing financial collapse. A Republican candidate was elected in a highly Democratic state against a Democratic incumbent. Government corruption is widespread. Over a million residents of the state are without health insurance. The PATH train is running slower. The last one is just a minor annoyance ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/11/12/a-report-the-gas-tax-and-chris-christies-team/ Blogger Bill Wolfe pledges to watch Governor-elect Christie, who said he'd cut "onerous regulations" -- code, says Wolfe, for rolled-back environmental protections and a slashfest at DEP. Blue Jersey sighs over Christie's lousy showing; "How long... before his first campaign promise is broken?" And today at 4:30 p.m., Christie is called ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/11/04/christie-and-more-news-roundup-for-nov-4/ New Jersey voters approved borrowing $400 million for land preservation programs today, narrowly passing the open-space question on the ballot. Gannett reported that as of 11:35 p.m., with 98 percent of the state's precincts reporting, the question was ahead 52 percent for to 48 percent against. More than 1.5 million votes ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/11/03/open-space-bond-question-passes-by-slim-margin/ Republican Chris Christie is the next governor of New Jersey, ousting Democrat Jon Corzine and leaving Independent Chris Daggett to consider that those who want to vote Independent far outnumber those who do. The New Jersey Sierra Club, which had a press release to us by 10:23, couldn't resist a parting ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/11/03/state-goes-to-christie-enviros-react/ By Scott Olson I will be voting "no" on an open space question for the first time in my life, a decision that will perhaps come as a surprise to many of my grassroots environmentalist friends. It was certainly not an easy choice, being a member of Byram's Open Space Committee, and ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/11/01/why-im-voting-no-on-the-open-space-bond-question/ By Michael Pisauro In just a few days, New Jersey will choose not only its governor, but whether or not it will continue its long history of supporting open space. On Nov. 3, New Jerseyans will vote on the "Green Acres, Water Supply and Floodplain Protection, and ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/10/31/in-support-of-the-open-space-question/ The Linden City Council last night voted down a memorandum that, if approved, would have opened the door to a controversial coal plant. The council was divided, voting 7-4 against the memorandum after lengthy testimony by members of a standing-room-only crowd. The state's environmentalists applauded the vote, calling it a win ... http://greenjersey.org/2009/10/21/linden-council-votes-down-plan-for-purgen-coal-plant/