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The Polluters Pay Act advances through the New Jersey legislature with advocates including representatives from Climate Revolution Action Network urging lawmakers to shift climate costs from taxpayers to polluters.
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Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Adam Hamawy in the New Jersey 12th congressional district race.
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Residents of a New Jersey city organized to block a proposed Big Tech data center over local and environmental concerns.
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Climate Revolution Action Network (CRAN), described as New Jersey's largest Gen-Z political organization, officially launches as a 501(c)4 organization, enabling it to endorse candidates and provide electoral support in New Jersey races.
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New Jersey Governor Sherrill faces criticism for potentially raiding the Clean Energy Fund, which finances the state's renewable energy programs including solar, offshore wind, and energy storage initiatives. The article questions whether her approach differs from her predecessor Murphy's handling of clean energy funding.
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New Jersey Governor Sherrill signs legislation lifting a de facto moratorium on nuclear power and establishes a task force at Salem Nuclear Power Plant as part of efforts to address the state's energy crisis and electricity cost increases. The move reflects consideration of nuclear energy, including small modular reactors, as a clean energy option for New Jersey's clean energy transition.
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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved three major initiatives to expand in-state clean energy generation, improve grid reliability, and control electricity costs, advancing Governor Sherrill's clean energy goals. The action directly supports New Jersey's clean energy transition and climate policy objectives.
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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) issues a Request for Information as an initial step toward implementing Governor Sherrill's new Executive Orders related to clean energy. The article highlights NJCEP's role in providing financial incentives for renewable energy and high-efficiency technologies to reduce energy usage and environmental impacts.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed executive orders declaring a State of Emergency on Utility Costs, including immediate ratepayer relief and expansion of in-state power generation through solar, battery storage, and nuclear power to lower electric bills.
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An executive order addresses PJM's delays in electricity supply and rising electric bills in New Jersey, while noting that federal tariffs on clean energy technology components and policies hindering solar and renewable development will worsen the electricity shortage. The order references New Jersey's investor-owned electric utilities and their role in managing electricity supply costs.
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The article covers a debate between supporters and opponents of New Jersey's offshore wind energy sector, with the N.J. Wind Works Coalition defending clean energy programs against criticism. It discusses the potential for the U.S. to pursue both oil drilling and offshore wind development simultaneously.
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New Jersey Senate bill S-1757 would establish an Office of Clean Energy Equity within the Board of Public Utilities to ensure equitable distribution of clean energy benefits to communities disproportionately impacted by pollution. The office aims to promote an equitable transition to clean energy while addressing environmental justice concerns.
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New Jersey faces a policy challenge balancing utility bill reductions with clean energy goals, while offshore wind development is paused for at least two and a half years due to a federal White House memorandum withdrawing leasing areas from consideration.
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New Jersey's energy future plans face significant setbacks as federal opposition to offshore wind has led to cancellations and delays of major Atlantic projects, including those planned off New Jersey's coast. The article discusses how policy shifts are impacting the state's clean energy transition and utility rate goals.
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the state's largest budget at $58.8 billion for fiscal year 2026, which includes a significant reallocation of the state's Clean Energy Fund, a key climate investment vehicle for wind farms, solar arrays, and transportation electrification projects.
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New Jersey LCV launches a 2026 Common Agenda for the Environment with legislative partners, including initiatives to advance clean energy, protect working families, and ensure equitable clean energy transition through policies like making large energy users pay their fair share.
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New Jersey Senate President Nick Scutari, a Democrat, is pushing to undo the state's new coastal development rules (REAL rules) using a rarely used legislative tool, supported by property developers who oppose the climate-focused regulations. The effort is framed as reducing red tape for energy and affordable housing development but directly conflicts with New Jersey's climate and environmental protection goals.
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New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved two offshore wind projects from Invenergy Energy and Attentive Energy, expected to power 1.8 million homes, create 27,000 jobs, and contribute over $3 billion to the state economy. The approval represents a major advancement in New Jersey's clean energy transition following Orsted's project cancellation in October.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order to expand solar generation and battery storage in the state, including exploration of virtual power plants combining residential solar, EV chargers, and batteries. The order responds to Trump administration efforts to curb renewable energy development.
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New Jersey's governor signed executive orders redirecting clean energy funding to address utility bill increases and expand energy supply, including plans to tap Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative revenues. The orders invoke emergency powers to balance climate investment with energy affordability concerns.
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New Jersey unions have formed a coalition to advance clean energy deployment including 9.7 GW of solar, 7.7 GW of offshore wind, and energy storage while creating jobs and reducing energy costs. The coalition is seeking legislative support for clean energy construction projects.
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Governor Sherrill signs legislation lifting New Jersey's 40-year nuclear moratorium and establishes a nuclear task force at Salem Nuclear Power Plant, positioning nuclear energy as part of the state's clean energy strategy to lower energy costs. Senator Cory Booker supports the bill as a way to advance safe nuclear power generation while maintaining affordable energy for New Jersey residents.
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New Jersey has paused awarding new offshore wind power deals following Shell's announcement to pause its involvement in a wind project off the Jersey Shore, raising concerns about the state's clean energy transition goals. The article highlights the challenges in New Jersey's offshore wind development despite its significance for regional economic development and energy independence.
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A critical federal environmental permit for a New Jersey offshore wind farm was revoked, representing a significant setback for the state's clean energy transition efforts. The decision impacts New Jersey's ability to develop offshore wind as a climate solution amid growing electricity demands.
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Governor Murphy announced new solar initiatives aimed at increasing accessibility and affordability of solar energy for New Jersey residents while supporting the state's goal of achieving 100% clean electricity by 2035.
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New Jersey residents express dissatisfaction with a recent electricity rate hike, with Republicans attributing blame to Governor Murphy's administration for pursuing ambitious clean energy goals like offshore wind and building/vehicle electrification that they claim did not deliver expected cost benefits.
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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities delayed offshore wind power transmission infrastructure by over two years, representing a setback to the state's goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2035. Environmental groups remain committed to advancing clean energy despite this regulatory delay.
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The article examines how Trump administration policies could impede New Jersey's renewable energy goals, including the state's target of 100% renewable power by 2035, and discusses how state officials are framing renewable projects as economically driven rather than environmentally motivated.
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A Stockton poll shows that a majority of New Jersey voters express concern about data centers' impact on electricity costs and environmental effects, including energy and water consumption. The survey indicates potential voter support for bans on AI local data centers in the state.
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New Jersey Governor Sherrill orders electricity bill credits to offset rate increases in June and directs the state board to consider reducing the societal benefits charge and retooling the Clean Energy Program. The order also directs the Department of Environmental Protection to expedite permitting for capacity upgrades and emissions reductions at gas plants.
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Climate Revolution Action Network, a Gen Z-led environmental group, successfully mobilized residents to oppose the largest proposed data center in New Jersey history, resulting in a vote to kill the project in Millville.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's administration has paused review of climate-resilience rules (NJ PACT/REAL) finalized under the previous Murphy administration, citing a regulatory freeze while business and labor groups request further review due to concerns about building costs and affordability impacts.
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New Jersey senators are urging passage of the 'Polluters Pay Act' (S2338), which would establish a $50 billion fund for climate damage by requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for climate change impacts.
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Grassroots activists from the Climate Revolution Action Network New Jersey (CRAN), a Gen-Z climate advocacy organization, worked with local officials and residents to help Red Bank ban data centers and call for a statewide moratorium on data center development in New Jersey.
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Warren, New Jersey becomes the latest municipality to ban data centers as part of growing environmental and community concerns. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a statewide regulatory plan for data centers addressing energy requirements, water use transparency, and community benefits.
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New Jersey's A3735 bill, a 'polluters pay' proposal requiring fossil fuel companies to contribute to a $50 billion climate cleanup fund, advanced through an Assembly committee with a 10-4 vote amid debate over environmental justice and energy industry responsibility.
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Climate Revolution Action Network New Jersey (CRAN), a climate-focused advocacy group, has been instrumental in helping 20 towns pass data center bans and is working with 40 additional municipalities on similar efforts, with the executive director noting intense local pressure and high attendance at council meetings.
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New Jersey's Polluters Pay Act, which targets fossil fuel companies to fund climate adaptation costs from flooding, extreme heat, and severe storms, is advancing through the state legislature. The bill aims to shift climate disaster costs from taxpayers to polluters, though business groups express concerns about consumer impact.
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Ben Dziobek, Executive Director of Climate Revolution Action Network New Jersey (CRAN), praised the Polluters Pay Act's passage through the Senate Budget Committee, arguing it would provide relief to young adults struggling with bills by requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for pollution costs.
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A New Jersey climate bill targeting fossil fuel companies, known as the Polluters Pay Act, is advancing through the state legislature. The bill aims to shift pollution costs from taxpayers to polluting industries.
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New Jersey pauses a tax break program for AI data centers. Ben Dziobek from Climate Revolution Action Network criticizes the program, arguing that the $2.2 million per job cost could be better spent on local businesses, and notes that 20 municipalities have already banned data centers.
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New Jersey lawmakers eliminated a 2-year-old data center tax credit, reflecting tensions between economic development incentives and energy affordability concerns as the state pursues clean energy goals. The decision highlights a broader reckoning about whether economic development strategies align with clean energy and energy affordability priorities.
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A New Jersey state Senate vote on the Climate Superfund Act (Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act) was canceled and pulled from consideration, disappointing progressive advocates. The bill was not posted for Assembly consideration either as legislators prepare for summer recess.
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Food & Water Watch calls for New Jersey to pass the Polluters Pay Act following 25 heat-related deaths, arguing fossil fuel corporations should bear climate change costs rather than taxpayers.
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New Jersey's Polluters Pay Act has stalled in the legislature. Environmental groups have vowed to continue pushing for the bill, while state officials call for broader conversations involving government, environmentalists, business, labor, and industry on resiliency funding.
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Neptune Township officials collaborated with Climate Revolution Action Network New Jersey (CRAN), a Gen Z-led environmental organization, to ban data centers and immigration detention facilities in the township. CRAN is leading efforts across the state to block AI data centers.
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Neptune Township in New Jersey became the 25th municipality to ban data centers, with support from the Climate Revolution Action Network New Jersey (CRAN), an environmental organization pushing back against AI data center development statewide.
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State Sen. John McKeon renews his push for 'Make Polluters Pay' legislation requiring major greenhouse gas emitters to fund New Jersey's climate adaptation efforts, citing recent storms and heat waves as evidence of urgency.
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Jersey City Council gives initial approval to ban data centers, with Climate Revolution Action Network (CRAN) Executive Director Ben Dziobek and other community advocates praising the action as a stand against corporate interests and for neighborhood protection.
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An opinion piece advocates for New Jersey's Polluters Pay Act, which would require major fossil fuel companies to fund climate adaptation and resilience projects based on their historic emissions, modeled after similar laws in Vermont and New York.
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An opinion piece arguing that New Jersey's Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act (S.2338) should require fossil fuel companies to pay $2.5 billion annually for climate damage costs rather than shifting the burden to taxpayers and ratepayers.
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Climate Revolution Action Network (CRAN), a New Jersey-based organization, helped mobilize support for bans on ICE detention centers and data centers in Neptune, with the executive director drawing parallels between the two fights for local democratic control over development.
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Climate Revolution Action Network (CRAN), a New Jersey-based organization, helped mobilize support for bans on ICE detention centers and data centers in Neptune, with the executive director drawing parallels between the two fights for local democratic control over development.
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Climate Revolution Action Network (CRAN), a New Jersey-based organization, helped mobilize support for bans on ICE detention centers and data centers in Neptune, with executive director Ben Dziobek explaining that both fights represent communities deciding what development they want in their towns.
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Bayonne has banned data centers following sustained pressure from residents and grassroots activists, with Ben Dziobek, Executive Director of Climate Revolution Action Network (CRAN), highlighting the victory as part of a statewide movement to oppose data center development.
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Bayonne becomes the 32nd New Jersey municipality to ban data centers, with Climate Revolution Action Network (CRAN) leading the advocacy effort. Executive Director Ben Dziobek highlights the movement's broad political appeal across the state.
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Ben Dziobek, Executive Director of Climate Revolution Action Network, criticizes Montvale's tax incentives for a data center project, arguing the land should be used for affordable housing instead given the environmental and resource demands of data centers.
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Youth-led march in Summit organized by Climate Revolution Action Network (CRAN) and partner groups demands Rep. Kean return Peter Thiel donation and divest from Big Tech companies, as part of a national week of action against AI corporate influence in politics.
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Howell, New Jersey has become the latest municipality to ban data centers, with the ordinance passing following advocacy efforts by Climate Revolution Action Network New Jersey (CRAN), a Gen-Z climate organization leading the statewide push against AI data centers.
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Ben Dziobek, director of Climate Revolution Action Network (CRAN), celebrates Bayonne's decision to ban data centers, framing it as a victory for climate advocacy over corporate interests in New Jersey.
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Climate Revolution Action Network announces the launch of a new campaign focused on AI data centers in New Jersey, addressing concerns about power grid demands, water consumption, and community oversight.
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Climate Revolution Action Network is mobilizing a climate strike on August 14 in Hoboken, New Jersey to demand passage of the Climate Superfund Act and hold polluters accountable for environmental damage.
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Organization profile page for Climate Revolution Action Network based in Trenton, United States, describing its purpose to promote environmental justice through intersectional principles and community involvement in environmental policy.
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Action Network post about the Make Polluters Pay bill in New Jersey, advocating for holding polluters accountable for environmental damage in marginalized communities. Climate Revolution Action Network is explicitly mentioned as supporting this initiative from Spring Lake, NJ.
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A New Jersey court upheld the state's Environmental Justice Law, which requires additional environmental reviews for projects in overburdened communities and allows the DEP to block projects that would disproportionally harm public health. The ruling maintains this landmark regulation that prioritizes environmental justice over economic growth considerations.
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Red Bank council voted to ban data centers with support from the Climate Revolution Action Network New Jersey (CRAN), a grassroots climate advocacy organization leading efforts to ban data centers across New Jersey.
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SOMA Action and Electrify SOMA are hosting an affordable energy virtual town hall on June 17, with Climate Revolution Action Network's mission described as promoting social welfare across New Jersey through equitable climate policy and civic power building.
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New Jersey lawmakers advanced the Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act, a bill requiring fossil fuel extractors to pay $50 billion for climate adaptation costs.
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Red Bank council votes to ban data centers while environmental and labor groups call on New Jersey's governor to pause data center construction statewide; Governor Sherrill announces a regulatory plan for data centers including energy requirements, transparency standards, and community benefits agreements.
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Red Bank became the first New Jersey town to request a statewide pause on data center approvals, backed by the Climate Revolution Action Network New Jersey (CRAN), whose director Ben Dziobek stated the organization has spent the past year helping communities across the state oppose data centers.
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Governor Mikie Sherrill has delayed a landmark climate change rule designed to protect new coastal development along the Jersey Shore from extreme flooding, triggering prolonged disputes over coastal development regulations. The rule was part of a multi-year regulatory package developed by the Murphy administration to increase protections against climate-related flooding impacts.
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Over 230 clergy and faith leaders across New Jersey are urging lawmakers to pass the Climate Superfund Act, with a coalition organized by GreenFaith planning to submit testimony at an Assembly Environment Committee hearing.
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Twenty-two New Jersey Assembly Democrats urge legislative leadership to hold a floor vote on the Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act before the state budget deadline.
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22 New Jersey Assembly Democrats are calling for a vote on the Polluters Pay Act before the state budget deadline, framing it as a measure to provide cost relief to residents affected by climate-related impacts. The bill represents climate policy action aimed at addressing environmental and economic burdens in New Jersey.
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An article about a coalition called Make Polluters Pay, comprising over 130 groups including Climate Revolution Action Network, calling for legislators to pass the Polluters Pay Act before the budget.
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Three Democratic senators led by Renee Burgess have proposed the Polluters Pay Act, which would require fossil fuel companies to contribute an estimated $2.5 billion annually to fund climate resilience and infrastructure projects in New Jersey over two decades.
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New Jersey Governor Sherrill has agreed to delay implementation of protections against sea level rise, rules that were considered critical for preparing the state for climate change impacts. The decision, opposed by environmental advocates, reflects tensions between climate adaptation policy and business/political interests in the nation's most densely populated state.
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A New Jersey Assembly panel advanced legislation that would require fossil fuel extraction companies to pay $50 billion to the state for climate-related infrastructure damage and environmental harms. The bill addresses climate policy and environmental justice concerns in New Jersey.
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New Jersey climate advocates are working to finalize the state's 100 percent clean electricity goal by 2035 during Governor Murphy's final weeks in office, despite the cancellation of two major offshore wind projects (Ocean Wind 1 and 2) that were previously central to the state's clean energy strategy.
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Under a proposed New Jersey law, fossil fuel companies could face billions in fines for climate damages.
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A youth-led rally against ICE was planned at a Jersey City PATH station.
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A New Jersey assemblyman planned a Know Your Rights workshop about ICE.
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A viral video captured residents reactions after officials canceled plans for a data center.
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Advocates condemned a state DEP action advancing the NESE pipeline project.
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An update on New Jersey Senate Bill 2292 requiring e-bike registration and insurance.
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An altercation occurred at a New Jersey town meeting over a proposed data center.
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A proposed New Jersey law would require e-bikes to be registered with the Motor Vehicle Commission.
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A community held its annual holiday peace gathering.
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Protesters rallied in Newark against potential state budget cuts.
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A candidate released a transit policy platform focused on expanding transit and building safer communities.
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New Jersey considers imposing fees on oil and gas producers to fund climate change mitigation.
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After community protest, the New Brunswick City Council canceled plans for a data center.
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Gen Z activists are leading opposition to a residential development bordering the Black Run Preserve in South Jersey.
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Fossil fuel interests are lobbying against New Jersey Climate Superfund legislation as the state recovers from severe summer storms.
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The For the Many coalition joined a national movement for fair tax reform.
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Climate activists rallied in Hoboken to push for the New Jersey Climate Superfund Act.
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The New Brunswick City Council faced public pushback over a proposed AI data center.
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New Jersey lawmakers advanced bills to ban new power plants, modernize the electric grid, and divest from fossil fuel companies.
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Climate advocates and town officials memorialized storm victims and urged legislative climate action.
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An opinion piece calling on Congress to tax the ultra-wealthy to fund climate justice.