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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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Our next NJ governor must protect clean water, clean air and open spaces

New Jersey experiences a billion-dollar weather disaster every 32 weeks, making environmental policy critical for those elected in 2026. Enviro Fix in '26, a nonpartisan agenda backed by 25+ organizations, outlines six key goals including clean energy, climate protection, clean air, open spaces, public transit, and water safety.

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I’m a N.J. doctor, there’s a medical emergency hiding in your utility bill

Energy insecurity affects 1 in 3 U.S. households, forcing 25 million to sacrifice food or medicine for utility bills. A pediatric oncologist argues NJ's next governor must accelerate clean energy adoption—solar and wind are now the cheapest electricity sources—to lower bills, improve public health, and end the impossible choice between energy and healthcare.

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Op-Ed: A message for the next governor about preserving New Jersey’s land

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Regardless of who wins the election in November, the urgent need to preserve our state’s land, protect our environment and ensure equitable access to nature must be a top priority.

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Trenton’s Environmental Solutions Put Spotlight On Governor’s Race

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The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NJLCVEF) made its third and final stop on its statewide Enviro Fix in ‘26 tour in Trenton, highlighting the city’s struggles and spotlighting local organizations advancing solutions that can be supported by the state’s next governor.

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Camden Battles Pollution And Floods As Gubernatorial Election Nears

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The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters and the Camden Center For Environmental Transformation met on August 6, 2025 for a public discussion on the environmental issues facing Camden residents. Speakers rallying toward steps we can take to lessen air pollution, be better prepared for flooding, and achieve 100% clean energy by 2035. 

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Flood risk is growing in NJ. Where are our governor candidates on climate?

New Jersey has recently seen devastating flooding and other climate events. It’s the responsibility of our leaders and lawmakers to respond to climate change by improving infrastructure to be climate resilient, helping families move to safety, and plan for migration.

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New Jersey Highlights Environmental Stakes Of 2025 Gubernatorial Election

Garden of Hope, Newark, New Jersey

At a Newark community garden project The EnviroFix'26 Tour kicked off. NJLCV hosted a public assembly where environmental coalitions, stakeholders, and students from throughout the state met to discuss about the environmental, health, and economic issues that will be affected by the Garden State’s next governor. 

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Rally At NJ State House Urges Lawmakers To Pass 100% Clean Energy Bill By 2035

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On June 13th, environmental advocates, lawmakers, labor leaders, youth organizers and medical professionals gathered Thursday to demand bold climate legislation: 100% clean energy for New Jersey by 2035.

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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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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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