October 2019
PES Refinery Explosion: Deadly Catastrophe Adverted By Quick Action
The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a factual update on the June 21 explosion and fire at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) Refinery in Philadelphia. The update notes that a pipe elbow, which [...]
Group Asks: Seven Years After Sandy Are We Ready for the Next Disaster
This week marks the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. We all remember the fear and anxiety that gripped communities as we faced winds up to 90 miles an hour and sea levels 14 feet [...]
On Sandy Anniversary Labor, Environmental Groups Warn State Officials of Toxic Threat
Seven years after Sandy, are we better prepared for a chemical spill, fire or explosion if a superstorm hits? TRENTON, NJ—Labor, environmental and community organizations are urging state leaders to plan for toxic chemical spills [...]
Seven Years after Hurricane Sandy; Are We Ready for the Next Disaster?
A house in New Jersey destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. This coming October 29th will mark the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. We can all remember the fear and anxiety that gripped communities [...]
Murphy Answers Critics, Lays out Plan to Get Lead Out of Schools
As worries over lead in drinking water continue to dominate, Gov. Phil Murphy announced a multi-pronged program Monday to bolster the state’s response to specifically addressing the existence of lead in public schools’ water. The [...]
September 2019
New Jersey Policy Perspective issues new report on EDA as progressive groups announce tax incentive reform agenda
New Jersey advocates, community organizations and workers collectively demanded today that the Legislature pass meaningful reforms to the state’s economic incentives program following the release of a new report that found that New Jersey saw [...]