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New Jersey LCV testifies against pipelines

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters is making the environment a top priority in Trenton.

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How would New Jersey's candidates for governor tackle climate change? An energy crisis?

The USA TODAY Network New Jersey surveyed nine of the candidates on topics ranging from transit to taxes, affordability and the environment to give residents a frame of reference on where the potential nominees from each party stand.

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New Jersey LCV Applauds Historic Settlement of Up to $450 Million with 3M for Statewide PFAS Contamination

“New Jersey LCV was proud to help lead efforts to amend the state constitution to dedicate funds from settlements to restoring the communities and ecosystems harmed by toxic pollution.

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New Jersey will move forward with offshore wind | Opinion

A statement from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey LCV, on New Jersey's offshore wind future.

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NEW JERSEY LCV RESPONDS TO RECENT ANTI-WIND LAWSUIT

The following is a statement from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey LCV regarding a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in New Jersey, by Cape May County in a coalition with commercial fishing and tourism interests accusing federal agencies of ignoring and violating laws designed to protect the environment and marine life by moving forward with offshore wind.

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NEW JERSEY LCV RESPONDS TO RECENT ANTI-WIND LAWSUIT

The following is a statement from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey LCV regarding a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in New Jersey, by Cape May County in a coalition with commercial fishing and tourism interests accusing federal agencies of ignoring and violating laws designed to protect the environment and marine life by moving forward with offshore wind.

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NEW JERSEY LCV CONGRATULATES TAHESHA WAY ON HER APPOINTMENT AS NEW JERSEY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Allison McLeod, Senior Policy Director, New Jersey LCV, regarding the announcement that New Jersey Secretary of State, Tahesha Way, has been appointed to be the next New Jersey Lieutenant Governor.

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NEW JERSEY LCV WARNS WILDFIRES, HEATWAVES, AND FLOODING WILL BECOME THE NEW NORM UNLESS WE ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE

This is a statement from Allison McLeod, Senior Policy Director, New Jersey LCV, regarding the recent extreme weather events that scientists link to climate change.

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New Jersey LCV honors Verizon Communications with sustainability award

New Jersey LCV honors Verizon Communications with the 2023 Sustainability Award at ninth annual gala.

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LCV’s Potosnak: Climate change, not offshore wind, causing death of whales

Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of New Jersey LCV on climate change, death of whales, and offshore wind. 

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Community solar can help NJ save money — and broaden access | Opinion

Statement from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of New Jersey LCV on community solar and saving money.

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