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NJ Politicos Push Anti-Drilling Act while Pushing Wind Farms off Jersey Shore

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Long Branch NJ, in an embarrassing act of irony the Sierra Club, New Jersey Chapter joined Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) at a roundtable to highlight legislation to permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. Last month, Pallone and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) reintroduced the Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act that prohibits the U.S. Department of Interior from issuing leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas along the Atlantic Coast, including the North, Mid-, and South Atlantic and Straits of Florida planning areas. Booker is an original co-sponsor of the bill.

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Ignoring Ocean Noise , Politicians Blame “Climate Change” for the Death of Marine Mammals at the Jersey Shore

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Long Beach Island NJ, Christine Todd Whitman, who as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under George W Bush at the time of the 9/11 attacks told the public the air around Ground Zero in New York was safe to breathe, has admitted for the first time she was wrong.

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NJ Senators Introduce Resolution Urging Moratorium on Offshore Wind Projects

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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon and Senator Ed Durr have introduced a resolution urging the state and federal governments to place an immediate moratorium on all sonar testing and wind turbine mapping in response to the surge of unexplained marine wildlife deaths along the coast of New Jersey.

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House passes (244-189) Smith amendment requiring independent investigation into environmental review process for 3,400 offshore wind turbines along Jersey shore

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Washington DC, The House of Representatives today passed an amendment offered by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) requiring a comprehensive, independent investigation into the sufficiency of the environmental approval process for 3,400 offshore wind turbines along New Jersey’s coastline during its consideration of the Lower Energy Costs Act (HR 1).

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Boating season is right around the corner

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Ridgewood NJ, Boating season is right around the corner and our NJ State Police Marine Services Bureau (MSB) wants to make sure you are ready! Visit the MSB website for all the information you may need for a fun and safe boating season.

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Neptune City Council President to State & Feds – It’s Time to Investigate Whale Deaths

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Neptune City NJ, after months without feasible discussions or fact-based investigations launched by the State of New Jersey and/or Federal Government into the staggering whale and dolphin deaths along the Jersey Coast, borough of Neptune City Council President Brian J. Thomas is demanding immediate action:

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Southern Shore Lawmakers Say Unprecedented Whale and Dolphin Deaths Warrant Suspension of Offshore Wind Projects

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Cape May NJ, Senator Michael Testa, Assemblyman Antwan McClellan, and Assemblyman Erik Simonsen are intensifying calls to suspend offshore wind projects following an unprecedented number of dolphin deaths on a beach in Sea Isle City.

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8 Dolphins Stranded on the Beach in Sea Isle City have Died

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Sea Isle City NJ, in what is being described as an “unusual occurrence”, eight dolphins that became stranded on the beach in Sea Isle City have died, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Officials said that two of the dolphins died earlier in the day. They say the other six had to be euthanized due to “deteriorating” health conditions.

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Democrat Atlantic City Councilman Charged with Submitting False Voter Registrations, lying to the Feds, and Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Benefits

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Atlantic City NJ, an Atlantic County, man has been charged with falsifying voter registrations(sounds like election fraud) , making false statements to the FBI about interactions with prospective voters, and submitting false unemployment benefits claims with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL), U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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An Open Letter to Governor Murphy Concerning the Recent Significant Increase in the loss of Marine life

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Governor Murphy,

We are writing today to appeal for an immediate moratorium on all offshore wind activity in light of the recent significant increase in whale deaths and the loss of other marine life along the Jersey shore and in our waters. While we understand the need to find alternative energy sources that help reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources, we must be sure that our current practices are safe for the environment and the animals with whom we share our world.

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Congressman Van Drew will hold a hearing on March 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST, entitled “An Examination into Offshore Wind Industrialization.”

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Wildwood NJ, Congressman Van Drew will hold a hearing on March 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST, entitled “An Examination into Offshore Wind Industrialization.” The purpose of the hearing is to gather testimony from experts in pertinent industries and groups that are affected by offshore wind development. The hearing will be conducted as a typical congressional hearing, including expert testimony and questioning.

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2018 Governor Phil Murphy Signed into law a Bill to Protect the Jersey Shore from the Potential Devastation of Offshore Drilling but not Wind Farms ?

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Atlantic City NJ, April 20, 2018 Governor Phil Murphy “signed into law a bill to protect the Jersey Shore from the potential devastation of offshore drilling. Fast forward  2021 Murphy’ signed and quietly passed new law allowing companies like Orstead to bypass authorities to do work needed for offshore wind project. The new law allows a company to bypass local opposition for offshore wind project.

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Watch Out for Whales in New Jersey’s Waters

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Atlantic City NJ, Humpback whales are the most common whale seen in New Jersey’s waters. The Atlantic Ocean humpback whale population has been increasing in recent years and they were federally delisted as Endangered in 2016. More humpback whales have been observed overwintering in our nearshore waters, likely due to factors related to climate change, increased food abundance, and improved water quality.

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Atlantic City Casinos Ready to Celebrate National College Basketball Championship

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Atlantic City NJ, as brackets are filled out this Sunday, basketball fans can enjoy all that the National College Basketball Championship has to offer at Atlantic City casinos. Each property has exciting events, entertainment and specials lined up for guests as the tournament unfolds.

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