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Environmental advocates, elected officials applaud BPU decision to dismiss spurious anti-offshore wind petition

Environmental advocates have issued a statement in response to action taken today by the state Board of Public Utilities to dismiss anti-offshore wind petition. 

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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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New Jersey LCV Responds to Latest Statement from Congressman Jeff Van Drew on Recent Strandings

This statement is from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey LCV, in response to Jeff Van Drew’s call for a moratorium on all offshore wind projects.

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