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• Earth Day 2012
  by Jeff Tittel, Director, NJ Sierra Club
  April 17, 2012

  As we celebrate Earth Day, more and more people are “Going Green.”  The biggest increase in consumer spending is for ...
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  Consider the Impact of Green Improvements
  by Barbara Lewis
  January 12, 2012

  The U.S. Green Business Council recently reported that single-family homes are responsible for a little over 20 percent of the country...
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  New Jersey’s Bill Threatens Our Drinking Water
  by Jeff Tittel, Director of NJ Sierra Club
  January 5, 2012

    The proposed legislation on the water quality management planning rule is just a dirty deal for dirty water. This bill, i...

• Legislative Attack on Clean Water
  by Jeff Tittel, Director of NJ Sierra Club
  December 13, 2011

  One of the most important decisions facing New Jersey when it comes to clean water is in front of the Legislature now.  When our ...

• Now is the Time to Think About Winter Road Salt
  by Laurie Horesta
  August 19, 2011

  Excessive road salt usage is an antiquated means of protecting drivers from the perils of icy streets.  The effectiveness of road...
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  Energy Deregulation Benefits Consumers
  by Sarah McCarthy, Viridian Independent Senior Sales Associate, www.viridian.com/sarahmccarthy, 201 417 7800
  August 15, 2011

  What is Energy Deregulation? Did you know that you can save money on your electric bill because of energy deregulation.  Sinc...

• Christie’s Jersey Shore Cover up Tour
  by Jeff Tittel, NJ Sierra Club
  August 12, 2011

  Governor Christie’s just finished up his cover up tour of the Jersey Shore, which was a walking tour and photo op to distract th...
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  Summit’s Living History
  by Christina Amundson, Chair of Summit’s Shade Tree Advisory Committee
  June 30, 2011

  Your favorite kindergartner can tell you that trees are important because they provide shade and shelter, and help renew the air that ...

• Christie’s Energy Master Plan Goes Against Clean Energy
  by Jeff Tittel, Director, NJ Sierra Club
  June 8, 2011

  Governor Christie has placed polluting fossil fuels above clean energy in the revised New Jersey Energy Master Plan (EMP). Two weeks a...
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  Fukushima and Nuclear Power: Playing with Fire
  by Henry Bassman
  May 3, 2011

  On April 25, 2011, ABCNews.com published the third commentary written by my colleague, Steve Brozak of WBB Securities, and myself.&nbs...
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  A Taste of Spring on a Garden State Safari
  by David Wheeler
  April 11, 2011

  Listen to the singsong melodies of a common yellowthroat bird perched on a nearby branch. Savor the fragrant scent of viburnum and...

• A More Secure Energy Future for Union County
  by Deborah P. Scanlon, Chairman, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders
  March 25, 2011

  When disaster strikes, Union County residents can be relied on to respond, and many are reaching out to help in the aftermath of Japan...
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  Ian's Green Point of View: Mythic Paint
  by Ian Woodcock
  March 12, 2011

  Last month I wrote about Marmoleum as a green alternative to flooring. If you missed last month’s column you can read it here. ...

• History Repeats Itself
  by Nicole Dallara, New Jersey Sierra Club
  February 4, 2011

  As the saying goes, “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”   Fifteen years ago, Erin Broc...
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  Ian's Green Point of View: Marmoleum
  by Ian Woodcock
  January 31, 2011

  Over twenty years ago when I started my home improvement and construction company, “green” was a color you painted the ext...
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  Ban The Bottle
  by Mizar Turdiu, PUR2o
  November 16, 2010

  Ban the bottle. Drinking water in plastic bottles seems like a healthy thing to do. The water is portable. You can stay hydrated t...

• A Drought of Water, a Bigger Deficit of Action
  by Jeff Tittel
  August 28, 2010

  Even with the rain we had earlier this week, New Jersey still faces drought conditions as we head into fall with reservoirs and groundwat...

• Strong Coal Ash Regulations will Protect our Water
  by Jeff Tittel and Tracy Carluccio
  August 28, 2010

  New Jersey may not be a coal state, but the pollution from coal surrounds us. The prevalence of coal fired power plants in Pennsylvania ...

• Parks Are Not For Sale
  by Jeff Tittel
  August 28, 2010

  Governor Christie is again advocating for increased privatization in the state government. The governor released a report that called for...

• Nuclear Power in New Jersey's Future
  by Joseph Schiavo
  August 28, 2010

  Normally, any discussion of building new nuclear power plants stirs controversy—the risks associated with nuclear power are no sec...

• How Green is New Jersey's Grid?
  by Joseph Schiavo
  August 28, 2010

  Electricity generation is a tremendous source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Comparatively, New Jersey contributes a ...

• Sustainable Landscape Issues are Featured in a Mansion in May Temporary Garden
  by Robert Watrous
  August 28, 2010

  Sustainable landscape issues are featured in a Mansion in May temporary garden by Robert K. Watrous landscape architect and BTS Landscapi...

• Let's Turn our School Cafeterias into Eco-friendly Cafeterias
  by Lisa Vicari
  August 28, 2010

  It seems everywhere we look, we are all jumping on the green bandwagon! Why not bring our efforts into our school cafeterias! OnlyGreen ...

• Flood of Problems, Drought of Action
  by Jeff Tittel
  August 28, 2010

  Every time we experience heavy rains in New Jersey, certain parts of the state continue to flood. Recent storms again caused flooding in ...

• Light A Candle, Ignite A Toxin
  by Lisa Vicari
  August 28, 2010

  For most people, lighting a few candles is a great way to unwind and relax after a long, grueling day. Unfortunately, they don't really k...