April 11, 2022 EmpowerNJ recently issued the following statement and released this report estimating that New Jersey’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have increased by up to 19% from 6 major fossil fuel expansion projects approved by the Murphy Administration over the past 4 years, and have the potential to increaseContinue Reading
All eyes are on the Governors of NJ, NY, PA and DE – the voting members of the Delaware River Basin Commission – as they decide whether to approve the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Gibbstown, NJ on the Delaware River. This project would facilitate a massiveContinue Reading
Despite the growing urgency of our inter-twined climate and public health crises, the fossil fuel industry continues their reckless expansion plans in NJ. With this latest fossil fuel project, Tennessee Gas Pipeline company is proposing to expand their fracked gas pipeline through the protected Highlands region, an ecological treasure whichContinue Reading
Governor Murphy has called on New Jersey residents to stay at home, going out only for essential reasons, yet the state is continuing to hold hearings on development projects which require public participation and input. Read this article in the Asbury Park Press about our request to the Governor toContinue Reading
Massive Liquefied Natural Gas Export Terminal Proposed in Gibbstown, NJ on Delaware River This Educational Forum will discuss the proposal to build a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export Terminal on the Delaware River in Greenwich Twp., Gloucester County, NJ, only 2.73 miles from Chester, PA backed up against the residentialContinue Reading
Governor Murphy has finally taken a position opposing a proposed fossil fuel project in New Jersey. On October 8, Murphy stated that he had had an “epiphany” and now opposes the proposed Meadowlands power plant in North Bergen. The plant project had been on hold after the developer pulled itsContinue Reading
Public Forum: Proposed Gibbstown LNG Export TerminalOctober 7, 6:30 to 8:30 pm – Please join us at this EMPOWER NJ Coalition Event! A public forum on the Gibbstown Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export terminal in Gloucester County, NJ, will be held by EMPOWER NJ on Monday, October 7 in CherryContinue Reading
New Jersey is ground zero for climate emergency — higher temperatures than other states, and an imminent test of Gov. Murphy’s clean energy commitment with the first frack-gas project pipeline under his watch about to launch final construction phrase – we have to stop it before it’s too late. MarchContinue Reading
Join us as we say NO to the expansion of the fracked gas compressor station right next to the Essex County Environmental Center on Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland, and YES to our and the planet’s health and safety. Children are welcome; it’s their future! Here is the tentative schedule:Continue Reading
Climate change is no longer an abstract concept or future threat, scientists say. Its effects are being felt all over New Jersey, from Shore towns facing increased coastal flooding, to Meadowlands communities that were ravaged by Superstorm Sandy, inland communities dealing with increased flash flooding from more intense rainfall, and more. ReadContinue Reading