June 2011
A Conversation with Rick Engler on the Environment
Christie talks a good game, but hasn't delivered much yet. Full Article June 16, 2011 - Star Ledger
April 2011
Environmentalists urge N.J. to drop proposed ‘waiver’ allowing businesses to bypass regulations
Environmental advocates today painted a bleak picture of what would happen to New Jersey's natural resources if the state moves ahead with a plan that would allow businesses, towns and people to bypass environmental regulations. [...]
Environmentalists argue against ‘waiver rule’ in N.J.
Advocacy groups in New Jersey are urging the Christie administration to drop a proposed rule they say would be one of the most dramatic rollbacks of environmental regulations in 30 years. See Article Here
March 2011
Environmental Regulatory Shift in N.J. Draws Praise and Concern
Home to a densely packed population and heavy industry, New Jersey has been a longtime leader in adopting strong regulatory standards to protect residents against pollution of their soil, air, and water. That's why environmental [...]
January 2011
Press Statement In Response to Environmental Protection Agency Action To Force NJ Ambulance Company to Stop Using Toxic Fogger
New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) Director Rick Engler issued this statement responding to EPA's action ordering a New Jersey ambulance company to cease using misting machines to disinfect its vehicles with toxic chemicals that [...]
EPA Wades in to Battle Over Hospital Disinfectant
U.S. EPA is interceding in a New Jersey public-health flap that could have national implications, ordering a hospital services company to stop disinfecting its ambulances with finely misted pesticides after a local union complained of [...]