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Great blog from @DougOMalleyENJ. 5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in New Jersey environmentamerica.org/artic…

5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in New Jersey

New Jersey produces 2.6 times as much energy from the sun and wind as it did a decade ago. Find more clean energy facts here.

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For those who can't imagine the death of American democracy, we imagined it for you. Watch here.

Aftermath

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Do you pay a gas bill every month? Then you may be like the tens of millions of Americans who are unknowingly funding fossil fuel lobbyists to spread misinformation. Tell your utility to #DitchTheAGA now by sending a letter! ow.ly/rmFJ50Reo1N
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Transitioning NJ to electric school buses is crucial for students’ health & learning as diesel emissions negatively impact cognition & development. They offer longer ranges, lower costs & environmental benefits, too. Read more: ow.ly/IS2250QlvBu @Anjuli_RB @DougOMalleyENJ
Op-Ed: Why NJ must electrify school buses | NJ Spotlight News

Op-Ed: Why NJ must electrify school buses | NJ Spotlight News

Diesel can cause serious cognitive and developmental concerns for students and drivers alike.

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“Household bills are set to halve by 2050 as they reap the rewards of cheaper electricity generated by #renewables.” The @DNV_Group predicts a significant decrease in expenses while we transition to #cleanenergy. ow.ly/9Jcw50PQ8Sv @rechargenews

'Home energy bills to halve' in US and Canada after $12 trillion green spree

'Intrinsic' efficiency of renewables to transform networks after massive investment but net zero still elusive, says DNV

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Thanks to @FirstLadyNJ for the initiative to require teaching climate change in NJ classrooms njspotlightnews.org/2023/09/… via @NJSpotlightNews

NJ issues guidance on how to teach about climate change | NJ Spotlight News

The guidance focuses on what scientists have learned about climate change, and how climate change affects New Jersey residents.

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Applauding @POTUS for these accomplishments that are making our communities healthier.
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@ENERGY14 Sep 2023
It’s here. Today, we’re unveiling a BRAND NEW interactive map showcasing the country’s clean energy investments in batteries, EVs, offshore wind, and solar since President Biden took office. See how the U.S. is reclaiming its manufacturing leadership: energy.gov/invest?utm_campai…
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Atlantic Shores CEO: Offshore wind industry needs new deals (soon) for new economic reality roi-nj.com/2023/09/12/indust… via @ROINJNews @ATLShoresWind

Atlantic Shores CEO: Offshore wind industry needs new deals (soon) for new economic reality | ROI-NJ

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind CEO Joris Veldhoven said he remains bullish about the future of the offshore wind industry in New Jersey and the U.S. He knows its importance to climate change. He talks...

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No, NJ didn’t ban your gas stove — despite what some Republican lawmakers said gothamist.com/news/no-nj-did… via @gothamist
No, NJ didn’t ban your gas stove — despite what some Republican lawmakers said

No, NJ didn’t ban your gas stove — despite what some Republican lawmakers said

Amid political divides over climate change, some GOP falsely alleged that policymakers were voting to ban gas stoves and mandate electrification.

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Most important line in this article: "And, to this point, state and federal scientists say there remains no evidence connecting any recent whale death to what little activity has occurred." app.com/story/news/local/lan… via @asburyparkpress
How dead whales became the symbol of a political battle in NJ and elsewhere

How dead whales became the symbol of a political battle in NJ and elsewhere

There remains no evidence connecting recent whale deaths to activity involving wind farm construction in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Do more to help renters caught in affordability crisis, lawmakers are exhorted njspotlightnews.org/video/do… via @NJSpotlightNews

Do more to help renters caught in affordability crisis, lawmakers are exhorted | Video | NJ...

Advocates call for a permanent emergency assistance program in NJ

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Affordable housing remains out of reach for low-income New Jerseyans, report says newjerseymonitor.com/2023/06… via @njmonitor
Affordable housing remains out of reach for low-income New Jerseyans, report says • New Jersey...

Affordable housing remains out of reach for low-income New Jerseyans, report says • New Jersey...

Housing costs in N.J. mean you must have an income of about $70K if you don't want to spend more than 30% of your pay on utilities and rent.

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The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced a $51 million investment in America's #electricvehicle charging network, improving reliability & accessibility of chargers & increasing opportunities for underserved communities through new jobs and training energy.gov/articles/biden-ha…
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Tom Gilbert@2TomGilbert30 May 2023
Debt ceiling deal circumvents regulatory process to approve Moutain Valley fossil gas pipeline, but does little to address need for more transmission washingtonpost.com/climate-e…
‘Terrible public policy’: Why the debt deal infuriates climate activists

‘Terrible public policy’: Why the debt deal infuriates climate activists

The deal does little for the clean energy transition, and expedites a natural gas pipeline. But it keeps intact spending in Biden’s climate bill -- an early target for the GOP.

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NJ in slow lane on road to electrify buildings? @DougOMalleyENJ says NY is a leader and NJ needs to catch up! njspotlightnews.org/2023/05/… via @NJSpotlightNews

NJ’s slow road to electrification of buildings | NJ Spotlight News

New Jersey is exploring ways to electrify buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but the going is sluggish.

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Is anyone scared of what a world run by these Republicans would look like?abcnews.go.com/Politics/tenn…
'Undemocratic': Tennessee legislature expels 2 lawmakers over gun violence protest

'Undemocratic': Tennessee legislature expels 2 lawmakers over gun violence protest

The Republican-controlled Tennessee State House of Representatives will convene Thursday to vote on ousting three Democratic lawmakers.

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New Jersey LCV@NJLCV12 Apr 2023
There’s no evidence that recent whale deaths are caused by offshore wind turbines as many believe, but by the devastating effects of climate change. Our @EdPotosnak sheds light on this issue and why we need to act fast. bit.ly/3KARALM via @ROINJNews. #Offshorewind4NJ

LCV’s Potosnak: Climate change, not offshore wind, causing death of whales | ROI-NJ

New Jersey League of Conversation Voters Executive Director Ed Potosnak last week reiterated his belief that climate change is the biggest cause of whale deaths on the Jersey Shore. Potosnak issued a...

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The President’s speech yesterday made me proud to be an American and glad that adults are in charge of the White House.
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So many reasons to electrify transportation (+ heating), ditch combustion, clean up electricity. Particulate emissions dont just kill us over the long term, they make us dumber in real time! New randomized experiment shows car exhaust lowers brain activity sciencealert.com/inhaling-ca…
Inhaling Car Fumes Can Change a Brain's Connectivity in Just 2 Hours, Study Finds

Inhaling Car Fumes Can Change a Brain's Connectivity in Just 2 Hours, Study Finds

Roll up your car windows.

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New Jersey LCV@NJLCV30 Jan 2023
Offshore wind holds the key to powering New Jersey's future without harming the environment. Wind energy is clean energy. It doesn’t pollute the air like coal, gas, oil, and other fossil fuels! #offshorewind4NJ
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