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Food Waste Reduction, Invasive Spedies Management and Skip the Stuff are now laws in NJ. Join us to learn how they affect your town an and practical ways you can educate residents about their implementation.
Register: secure.givelively.org/event/associ...

Giant Mirrors in Space Could Bring Sunlight After Dark, One Startup Says—and Astronomers Are Concerned Critics argue the satellites, billed as a way to harness solar energy at night, could hamper sky observations and may pose a threat to human and animal health

What a horrible idea to illuminate the night sky. Reflect Orbital intends to launch thousands of satellites sporting reflective panels—giant space mirrors, essentially—into low-Earth orbit, to redirect the sun’s light onto the night side of our planet. www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

Four ways to tackle health and climate together – and lift millions of people out of poverty Health and climate action can be designed together, supporting and reinforcing each other, instead of being treated as separate priorities.

Four ways to tackle health and climate together – and lift millions of people out of poverty https://theconversation.com/four-ways-to-tackle-health-and-climate-together-and-lift-millions-of-people-out-of-poverty-276696

There is actually a fifth one which should also be applied, ban cars...

COLLEGE STUDENTS<<<
Apply for ANJEC’s
2026 Lechner Scholarship
ANJEC will award a $1,200 scholarship to a New Jersey college student entering their junior or senior year.
Application Deadline:
April 30, 2026
Application Link:
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LANDSCAPING FOR LAKES
PROPERTY OWNERS REBATE PROGRAM
Wednesday, March 25
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Online via Zoom
REGISTRATION LINK:
-> engage.pinelandsalliance.org/marchlmp

Understanding NJPACT REAL YouTube video by ANJEC Views

Do you want to understand NJ's new NJPACT REAL Rules? This webinar recording on ANJEC's YouTub channel will expain it all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN5n...

Fighting back against climate rage bait Eight of the top 10 online shows and personalities are spreading climate misinformation.

🧠 Ridiculous rhetoric got you steamed up? Check out these great tips to bypass rage bait, which can be applied to climate deniers and so much more. "Grounded confidence" is possible! trellis.net/article/figh...

#Sustainability #Climate #Renewables #CleanEnergy #GoodNewsletter

In a surprise move, Governor Mikie Sherrill downsized a proposal to build twin bridges to carry the New Jersey Turnpike across Newark Bay, directing that a smaller single bridge be built instead~🙌🏼 www.nj.com/news/2026/03...

There is still time for residents to provide input in the Pennington Environmental Commission’s community energy survey to help create a plan to reduce energy use and costs throughout the borough.
-> centraljersey.com/.../penningt...

2026 FUNDAMENTALS for EFFECTIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONS
Tues, March 24
Wed, March 25
Thur, March 26
All Sessions: 7:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
REGISTER HERE:
secure.givelively.org/.../fundamen....

Solar, wind, and battery storage are projected to add 62% more generating capacity in 2026 than in 2025.
The mix of all renewables (wind, solar, hydropower, biomass & geothermal) accounted for 25.7% of total US electricity production, up from 24.1% 12 months earlier.
-> electrek.co/.../eia-rene...

Tiered Permitting - The Future of NJ Food Waste Recycling Get tickets on Humanitix - Tiered Permitting - The Future of NJ Food Waste Recycling. Online. Tuesday March 24th 2026. Find event information.

Webinar discussion on NJ’s new law that “requires solid waste management districts to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.”
TUES., MARCH 24
1 - 2 pm
Register Here:
events.humanitix.com/tiered-permi...

Eunice Newton Foote | Scientist of the Week YouTube video by Mona Minkara

WomensHistoryMonth
Eunice Newton Foote (1819-1888)… A scientist, inventor and women’s rights campaigner.
Thanks to her experiments with gases in 1856, she became the first person to recognize the impact of carbon dioxide on climate change.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UeJW...

Grasslands and Wetlands Are Being Gobbled Up By Agriculture, Mostly Livestock - Inside Climate News A new study takes a first-of-its kind look at how farming converts non-forested areas and major carbon sinks into cropland and pasture.

New research published this week finds that non-forest ecosystems—the world’s grasslands, savannas and wetlands—are being devoured for agriculture at nearly four times the rate as forests. As with forests, the primary driver is livestock. insideclimatenews.org/news/2502202...

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South Orange Environmental Leaders Highlight the Power of Local Climate Action - The Village Green “The work of the commission isn't just for 'tree huggers,'" said South Orange Village Councilwoman Olivia Lewis Chang at a recent budget hearing. "Without their work, there isn't a planet."

For the South Orange Environmental Commission, a tiny budget goes a long long way! After the presentation, Lewis-Chang stressed the Commission’s work, stating, “The work of the Commission isn’t just for ‘tree huggers.’ Without their work, there isn’t a planet.” villagegreennj.com/environment/...

"This agreement marks a historic milestone for Evesham Twp and a victory for every resident who treasures our natural landscape. ,” said Evesham Township Mayor Jaclyn Veasy. evesham-nj.org/government/n...

Humanity heating planet faster than ever before, study finds Researchers identify sharp rise to about 0.35C every decade, after excluding natural fluctuations such as El Niño

The Guardian on our new study, which shows that global heating is significantly gathering speed. Our efforts to overcome our fossil fuel addiction should do the same.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Weigh in on the Cohansey River Green Corridor Study. The pedestrian and bicycle trail would run from the old Cohanzick Country Club and finally connect with Barrett’s Run Park in Hopewell.
Initial Public Input Session: March 9, 6 P, Cumberland County Extension Center, 291 Morton Ave, Millville

Data centers must clean up their acts - New Jersey Conservation Foundation By Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation As tech giants race to build data centers across the nation, policymakers are struggling to manage energy affordability, and ...

NJ has no clear rules requiring tech giants to shoulder the tremendous environmental and energy costs that unchecked expansion of data centers imposes.
Read more:
www.njconservation.org/data-centers...

ANJEC 2026 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GRANTS for OPEN SPACE STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS
Application Deadline:
Mon, April 13, 2026
Online Grant Application:
-> form.jotform.com/260495931782...

NJBPU Takes Major Action to Advance Governor Sherrill’s Goals for Affordable, Clean Energy Trenton, N.J. — (March 5, 2026) — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) yesterday approved three major initiatives to expand in-state, clean energy generation, improve grid reliability, and...

BPU approves historic 3,000 MW Expansion of NJ's Community Solar​ Community Solar Energy Program — the largest capacity allocation in state history — enough to provide clean energy savings for about 450,000 subscribers. www.nj.gov/bpu/newsroom...

Pennington seeks community input for energy survey There is still time for borough residents to provide input in the Pennington Environmental Commission's community energy survey to help create a plan to

There is still time for residents to provide input in the Pennington Environmental Commission’s community energy survey to help create a plan to reduce energy use and costs throughout the borough. centraljersey.com/2026/03/04/p...

Comprehensive Report Details Case for Nationwide Moratorium on New Data Centers Report Comes as White House Finalizes Wholly Inadequate AI Energy Pledge with CEOs

The deeply researched report lays out the wide range of harms associated with the explosion of the data center industry in America, including: unsustainable consumption of power and water resources, resulting in skyrocketing utility bills for families www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2026/03/04/c...

EIA: 62% more renewable energy capacity is coming in 2026 Solar, wind, and battery storage are projected to add 62% more generating capacity in 2026 than in 2025, assuring that...

Solar, wind, and battery storage are projected to add 62% more generating capacity in 2026 than in 2025. The mix of all renewables (wind, solar, hydropower, biomass & geothermal) accounted for 25.7% of total US electricity production, up from 24.1% 12 months earlier.

Monthly Digest ​ The Stormwater MS4 Permit   Wednesday, February 11;   7:00pm ​ Via Zoom Webinar Register HERE Guest presenter:  Chris Obropta, PhD, P,E. Rutgers Water Resources Cooperative Extension

Check out the ANJEC Digest for March featuring upcoming events, webinars, policy alerts, highlights of recent environmental news, along with ANJEC publications and resources.
-> www.anjecnews.com/monthly-dige...

The Black Run Preserve Headwaters are now under contract for permanent protection thanks to your efforts, signing petitions, showing up at meetings, and demanding action! You can learn more about the history of the Black Run on our webpage:
pinelandsalliance.org/headwaters-o...

Friends of Byram Environmental Commission joined Mrs. Poff from Byram Elementary to mount a large bat box on school grounds. In upcoming weeks, they will also mount various owl and kestrel boxes nearby on Open Space parcels.