We're launching a bold new campaign to win the laws we need to achieve a rapid and just transition off fossil fuels, starting with two big events in September!
Join us on Zoom on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7 PM for a critical discussion on the major climate & energy policies currently being considered by our NJ state legislators, and how we are organizing this fall to win a just transition off fossil fuels.
Then, join us in Trenton on Monday, September 30 at 9:30 AM for a rally & lobby day for a squeaky clean energy future!
New fossil fuel infrastructure is planned for New Jersey
Over 120 environmental, citizen, faith, and progressive groups in New Jersey are calling on Governor Murphy to enact a moratorium on all new fossil fuel projects in New Jersey until there are rules in place to achieve our 100% clean energy goals. Read our report here.
Read our report: "FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE IN NJ: The Urgent Case for a Moratorium on all Fossil Fuel Projects"
With this report, Empower NJ documents the extent of the disconnect between Governor Murphy's bold words on the urgency of curbing the cataclysmic effects of climate change and his administration's lack of significant action to address this crisis. The report sets out the need for an immediate moratorium on all new fossil fuel projects as a key step in putting New Jersey on track to meet the Governor’s objectives.
New pipelines and power plants threaten our water supply, health, and open space
Even when buried underground, pipeline rights-of-way disturb the environment. Increased erosion and habitat destruction affects people, animals, plants, and clean water supplies for the entire region. These pipelines would carry gas produced by fracking; fracking wastewater risks contamination of water supplies throughout the Delaware River basin watershed.
New power plants would disproportionally affect communities already bearing the health burdens of burning fossil fuels
Power plants tend to be clustered in poorer communities, which suffer from high rates of childhood asthma and other health issues. Emissions from the power plants, particulates from diesel trucks servicing the plants, reduced open space for healthy recreation -- these problems keep on getting dumped on the same regions.
Governor Murphy has the authority to put a moratorium on these development projects, but has been reluctant to act
Since 2005, the NJDEP has had the authority to regulate greenhouse gases and carbon under the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act and through Title V permits. The Department’s determination is based on compelling scientific evidence of existing and projected adverse impacts due to climate change on the environment, ecosystems, wildlife, human health, and enjoyment of property in the state.
Tell Governor Murphy to Halt Unnecessary Fossil Fuel Infrastructure!
Send a message to the Governor by signing our petition urging him to protect our health and fight climate change by enacting an immediate moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure, including the 12 new gas power plants, compressor stations, and pipelines currently proposed in New Jersey.
Municipalities across New Jersey are being called on to take a stand against these unnecessary projects.
Is your town one of them? Ask your town to pass a resolution opposing these projects using our Model Resolution. For assistance in organizing an effort in your town, contact us.