A look at the latest news, facts and figures on fossil fuels, pipelines, renewable energy, energy efficiency and progress on stopping the PennEast pipeline. 

New Year’s Greeting from ReThink Energy NJ

In the News

Pipelines Threaten New Jersey’s Pinelands

MyCentralJersey.com Editorial

An upcoming public meeting to collect comments for a proposed gas pipeline through the Pinelands will attempt to answer questions about the need for the project, and its potential damaging effects. Read more.

In Other Pipeline News

• Asbury Park Press: BYERS: Energy Infrastructure the New Sprawl
• The Star-Ledger: Site Chosen for Controversial Williams-Transco Compression Station in Franklin
• Asbury Park Press: LETTER: More Study Needed of PennEast’s Health Impacts
• NBC New York – New Jersey Native American Tribe Fights Pilgrim Pipeline Plan
• Micromedia Publications: Pinelands Commission Seeks Public Comments on Pipeline

Action Alert!
Tell the Pinelands Commission to reject the proposed SJ Gas pipeline.
Send a letter to oppose SJG pipeline.

WATCH: Citizens Tour the Lands PennEast Pipeline Would Destroy

Renewables

Christine Todd Whitman – Advice for Next EPA Administrator: Don’t Walk Back Environmental Progress

The Washington Post

It is important to remember regulations are meant to be protective, and when it comes to the EPA, that means protecting human health and our world. Read more.

In Other Renewable Energy News

• North Jersey Record: NJ Wind Farm Bid Awarded to Norwegian Company
• NPR: Renewable Energy Sector Remains Optimistic Amid Trump Policy Outlook
• The Independent: Costa Rica’s Electricity Was Produced Almost Entirely From Renewable Sources in 2016

By The Numbers

• 11
  Days left in Public Comment Period to oppose South Jersey Gas pipeline. Read more.
• 4,300
  Acres of preserved open space that would be cut through by the PennEast pipeline. More.
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