Reposted by ANJECDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 01/12/2024The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil 4x more than electric cars due to their staggering uptake in China and elsewhere.theconversation.comThe world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric carsElectric vehicles get all the press – but it’s the smaller unsung two wheelers cutting oil demand the most. 472131708
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 21hIT’s NJ CLIMATE WEEK~ Checkout this link with resources and things to do throughout New Jersey! —> www.njclimateweek.com 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 21h“On behalf of the environmental commission, I just wanted to thank you for your support for Monarch butterflies and for pollinators,” Julia Stroffolino said. There will be a celebration for Monarch Month on October 17 where free Milkweed plants will be given out. www.tapinto.net/towns/denvil...tapinto.netDenville Township Mayor Declares October as Monarch Butterfly MonthDenville names October Monarch Butterfly Month, highlighting a more than 80% decline in Eastern monarchs and a free milkweed giveaway Oct. 17. 131
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Allison McLeod, Interim Exec Dir of NJLCV, on WBAI 99.5 FM Talk Radio with Bob Hennelly discussing how well NJ is doing when it comes to land use planning in our deepening climate crises that is producing more extreme weather events.*** Starts at: 1:33:50 wbai.org/archive/prog... 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026“Rolling back flood protection regulations puts the people of NJ directly in harm’s way…at the request of big developers who have sowed disinformation about the REAL rules to the benefit of their own profit margins.” ~Jennifer Coffey, ANJEC Executive Director www.thecooldown.com/green-home/n... 020
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Acadia is just one of many national parks to remove educational language is recent weeks, along with accompanying webpages documenting the impacts of climate change, the history of slavery, conflicts with Native Americans, and Japanese-American intern camps. www.mainepublic.org/climate/2025...mainepublic.orgAcadia National Park removes educational signs about climate change, Indigenous historyInformational signs containing information on climate change, ecology and Native American history have been removed from Maine's Acadia National Park, one of the country's most popular national parks.... 031
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Read about “THE INCREDIBLE VALUE OF NJ’s FRESHWATER WETLANDS“ in the ANJEC Report Autumn edition (pp. 12-14) www.flipsnack.com/BA66ED99E8C/... 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Take the Camden County Community Survey and help shape the future of Camden County Parks. Share what you enjoy… What could be improved… What you would like to see next —> clients.brsinc.com/camden-count... See less 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A reminder from the Glen Rock Environmental Commission~ Leave just a little bit of wildness… The environment will thank you! 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Roselle Park Environmental Commission~ We are very excited to announce our next REPAIR CAFE event will be held in: Sat, October 10th @ 10am-2pm at the Casano Center This is a FREE event. Bring your beloved but worn/broken items for repair by our volunteer fixers! 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Thank you to NJDEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak for giving the Keynote Address at ANJEC Environmental Congress in New Brunswick last Friday. 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Due to increment wweathrr we are rescheduling NEWARK GREENFEST 2026 to OCTOBER 3rd… and BEING HELD AT: DOWN BOTTOM FARMS 371-395 Ferry Street ~ Newark Web: GreenFestNewark.com FREE ATTENDANCE!!! 021
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“Rolling back flood protection regulations puts the people of New Jersey directly in harm’s way,” said Jennifer Coffey, executive director of the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions. newjerseyglobe.com/governor/env...newjerseyglobe.comEnvironmental advocates criticize Sherrill administration over REAL flood rules - New Jersey GlobeNew Jersey environmental advocates are criticizing the Sherrill administration for seeking to extend a transition period for new flood and land-use 031
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026~ NJ CLIMATE WEEK ~ SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 5 New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Ed Potosnak kicked off Climate Week today by announcing the addition of three regions to DEP’s Resilient NJ program (dep.nj.gov/ocr/resilien...) 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Summit NJ Environmental Commission~ Hope you can join us on Saturday, October 3, from 9:30-11:30 am for our next Tiny Forest workday. We will be adding wood chips to the paths and clearing out any unwanted plants. Bring your forms to earn community service hours 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026For more information, contact Essex County Utilities Authority at 973-792-9060 or at www.ecuanj.com 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Bloomingdale Environmental Commission~ HELP RESTORE OAKWOOD LAKE Volunteers Wanted and Needed Sat, October 3rd @ 9am-Noon 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The new regulation is expected to slash fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles by nearly one-third through model year 2031. The revision is one more nail in the coffin for Biden administration electric vehicle incentives. www.politico.com/news/2026/09...politico.comTrump slashes Biden-era fuel economy standards for carsThe new fuel economy standards are the latest assault on Biden-era EV policies. 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"This regulatory backsliding is at the request of big developers who have sowed disinformation about the REAL rules to the benefit of their own profit margins," said Jennifer Coffey, ANJEC Executive Director. www.thecooldown.com/green-home/n...thecooldown.comNew Jersey advocates say governor's rule delay leaves residents exposed to floodingNew Jersey environmental advocates are objecting to the Sherrill administration's proposed delay of the state's tougher flood rules, warning it would leave communities under weaker protections. 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Great to connect with friends and colleagues, learn from experts and be inspired at ANJEC's 53rd Environmental Congress today in New Brunswick. www.flipsnack.com/BA66ED99E8C/... 020
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 25/09/2026NJDEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak with ANJEC Exec Dir Jennifer Coffey at ANJEC Environmental Congress today where hundreds have gathered to explore, learn and be insired. www.flipsnack.com/BA66ED99E8C/... 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 25/09/2026🌳 Help Grow Pitman’s Future Forests🌳 The Pitman Environmental Commission is hosting a FALL ACORN DROP and we’re inviting the community to help collect and give acorns a second life! 020
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 25/09/2026US Fish and Wildlife Service wants to implement the Endangered Species Act in a way that would essentially destroy its core purpose. Tell Congress telling them that now is the time to stand up for the Endangered Species Act and its importance to our country! act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati... 030
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 25/09/2026You can help scientists track invasive species across NJ using the free iNaturalist app. anyone can contribute observations that help researchers & state agencies monitor emerging invasive species before they become widespread problems. salem.njaes.rutgers.edu/2026/09/24/h... 020
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Beyond Plastics New Jersey is sponsoring a free Zoom "Lunch and Learn" with P-SNAP speaker, Dr. Ted Keyter, a Pediatrician from Pittsburgh who has studied the impact of fracking and petrochemicals on his patients health. October 1st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 020
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026In this 4-week interactive online course taught by Kate Brandes, participants will learn principles for designing beautiful, ecologically functional native plant landscapes while exploring how thoughtful design influences the way people experience native gardens. npsnj.org/event/beyond...npsnj.orgBeyond the Garden Fence: Creating Native Landscapes that Inspire Others - The Native Plant Society of New Jerseywith Kate Brandes on Zoom Monday, Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2nd, and 9th at 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm EST Fee: $160 Registration opens September 22nd. Beyond the Garden Fence: Creating ... <a title="Beyond the Garde... 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026North Atlantic right whales can’t wait for stronger protections. Let’s make sure our elected officials hear us and that we do our part to ensure that these majestic animals have a future in the waters off New Jersey and beyond. www.njconservation.org/north-atlant...njconservation.orgIt's time to step up for the North Atlantic right whale - New Jersey Conservation FoundationBy Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation North Atlantic right whales, one of the largest animals on Earth, travel through waters off the New Jersey shore as they migr... 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The number of Box Turtles has declined to the point that they are now designated a Special Concern Wildlife Species in NJ. Remember that you can use the NJ WILDLIFE TRACKER to report sightings of rare wildlife species (alive or deceased) and other species of interest at: dep.nj.gov/.../reportin... 020
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026As we celebrate Climate Week~ ~ LOCAL ENVIRONMENT MATTERS ~ ANJEC is on the front lines working with environmental commissions, municipal leaders and residents to protect the important resources in your communities. Please consider becoming a member of ANJEC at anjec.org/memberships/ 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026DEP has shared the results of its recent investigation of the Aeromarine Industrial Park & Keyport Sanitary Landfill. The investigation & independent investigations, has not found any indication that contamination from the site is impacting surrounding neighborhoods. www.nj.com/news/2026/09...nj.comFeared cancer cluster update: State finds toxins near homes, says they didn’t come from old dumpAfter months of waiting, residents in Keyport and Union Beach got the state's environmental testing results. And they weren't satisfied. 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026"We urge Governor Sherrill to re-adopt strong flood protection regulations immediately to protect the lives and homes of New Jersey residents.” ~Jennifer M. Coffey ANJEC Executive Director www.insidernj.com/press-releas... 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026ATTENTION SOUTH BRUNSWICK RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY MEMBERS… Submit your Comments by October 7th using this link: dep.nj.gov/boss/permit-... 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Looking forward to seeing you at ANJEC’s ENVIRONMENTAL CONGRESS tomorrow (Sept. 25) at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Check out the Program with the lineup of great presenters on the most pertinent topics facing your communities & register today! (anjec.org) www.flipsnack.com/BA66ED99E8C/...flipsnack.com2026 Congress Program 011
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The Sherrill administration has fined DataOne development in Vineland for operating industrial generators without permits. ANJEC joins our partners in calling on Governor Sherrill to shut down this data center & all data centers operating without permits. pinelandsalliance.org/datacenters/pinelandsalliance.orgData Centers Invading NJ Through Redevelopment Loophole - Pinelands Alliance - Protecting the New Jersey Pinelands and Pine BarrensMunicipal governments are not equipped to evaluate regional environmental impacts that cross town boundaries 020
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 23/09/2026TheNJ DEP announced yesterday that DataOne must pay a $1.07 million penalty for installing and operating 62 generators at its Vineland campus without permits in violation of the state Air Pollution Control Act. The fine is the largest ever against a data center in NJ. www.nj.com/business/202...nj.comN.J.’s largest AI data center hit with a stunning $1M fine for pollutionState regulators ordered the AI data center to either get permits or shut down 62 gas generators at its rapidly expanding facility. 020
Reposted by ANJECANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 22/09/20263 DAYS LEFT… HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? ANJEC’s 53rd Annual ENVIRONMENTAL CONGRESS Friday, September 25th 9am - 4pm New Brunswick Theological Seminary 35 Seminary Place ~ New Brunswick, NJ secure.givelively.org/event/associ... 011
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Abbott halted all permits to data centers until an audit is completed of planned data centers’ electricity use, water use, impact on local communities, ownership information and use of tax breaks. www.texastribune.org/2026/09/21/t...texastribune.orgTexas pauses environmental permit approval for data centersThe move is the latest in a series of escalating efforts by the governor to slow data center development in Texas ahead of November’s election. 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The event resulted in the collection of over 50 tires, 40 golf balls, house siding and over 20 bags of debris/garbage being pulled from the river. Spearheaded by Denville’s Environmental Commission River Clean Up Committee, about 70 volunteers helped with the cleanup. www.tapinto.net/towns/denvil...tapinto.netDenville Township Residents Gather to Clean Rockaway River (PHOTOS)Denville volunteers cleaned the Rockaway River, removing 50 tires and other debris during the township’s annual cleanup. 010
Reposted by ANJECPBS News @pbsnews.org · 15/09/2026NFL players and their union overwhelmingly favor natural grass and are perplexed about why the league's billionaire owners can't do what FIFA did for the World Cup. to.pbs.org/4j3OYJ8pbs.orgNFL players overwhelmingly find grass to be the better choice over artificial turfThe debate resurfaced this year when some NFL facilities temporarily installed grass to host World Cup games before returning to artificial turf 79521
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Players’ cleats were melting and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni needed an IV as a result of extreme heat and superheated artificial turf at Nissan Stadium on Sunday. 6abc.cm/81pbXO6abc.cmNashville turf temp of 157 degrees melts cleats, sends Eagles coach Nick Sirianni for IVPlayers' cleats were melting and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni needed an IV as a result of extreme heat conditions at Nissan Stadium on Sunday. 121
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 22/09/20263 DAYS LEFT… HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? ANJEC’s 53rd Annual ENVIRONMENTAL CONGRESS Friday, September 25th 9am - 4pm New Brunswick Theological Seminary 35 Seminary Place ~ New Brunswick, NJ secure.givelively.org/event/associ... 011
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The Princeton Green House Tour will host an expert panel and video screening on Wednesday, September 23, at the Princeton Library at 6 p.m., and a tour of local sustainable homes and gardens on Sunday, September 27. www.tapinto.net/towns/prince...tapinto.netWant to Go Green in Princeton? The Experts Offer a Panel, Followed by In-Person ToursPrinceton Green House Tour Offers Free Panel, Tour of Sustainable Homes & Gardens 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The Hammonton Environmental Commission approved the removal of a massive tree on Oak Road heavily infested with lanternflies & revisited the topic of a federal river study of the Mullica River as part of the case to get it designated as Wild & Scenic. www.hammontongazette.com/news/local/e...hammontongazette.comEnvironmental Comm. approves invasive species tree removalHAMMONTON—The Hammonton Environmental Commission approved the removal of a massive tree on Oak Road, suspected to be an invasive Tree of Heaven species, and heavily infested with lanternflies during i... 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 22/09/2026How a new environmental study could shape Hackensack's future www.yahoo.com/news/article... 010
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 21/09/2026 Indigenous Circle Symposium on Sat, Sept. 26 Cohanzick Nature Reserve, 62 Gravelly Hill Road, Bridgeton, NJ, 8:15 am - 5:30 pm All are all welcome. Please see RSVP link for listing of wonderful hands-on workshops/times, displays and bios on presenters. www.cohanzick.org/circle-serie... 021
ANJEC @anjec.bsky.social · 21/09/2026IT’s SEPTIC SMART WEEK! Help keep NJ’s water safe from potential PFAS contamination by limiting the number of PFAS-containing products going down your drain in your laundry. Learn more at www.epa.gov/septic 010