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NJLCV Endorses Phil Murphy in Dem Gubernatorial Primary

Phil Murphy with Debbie Mans and Kelly Mooij

TRENTON – The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (New Jersey LCV) – the leading political voice for the environment – endorsed Phil Murphy in the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary today, becoming the first statewide environmental group to announce its support of a major-party candidate in this year’s critical New Jersey governor’s race.

New Jersey LCV cited Murphy’s commitment to environmental protection, leadership skills, and vison for making the state a national and international leader in combating climate change. With an anti-environment administration in the White House, New Jersey has a moral imperative to protect our families and future generations by electing a leader who will respond aggressively to escalating environmental and public health threats.  

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NJLCV Endorses Phil Murphy in Dem Gubernatorial Primary

Debbie Mans, Phil Murphy, and Kelly Mooij

The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (New Jersey LCV) – the leading political voice for the environment – endorsed Phil Murphy in the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary today, becoming the first statewide environmental group to announce its support of a major-party candidate in this year’s critical New Jersey governor’s race.

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Statement on LD2 Senate Race

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released the following statement regarding Assemblyman Chris Brown’s candidacy in the LD2 Senate race against Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo.

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NJLCV Statement on LD2 Senate Race

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released the following statement regarding Assemblyman Chris Brown’s candidacy in the LD2 Senate race against Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo.

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Poll: Overwhelming, Bipartisan Support for 100% Clean Energy

A new statewide poll commissioned by the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters found solid support among voters of both political parties for policies that will move the state to 100 percent clean energy by 2050. A majority of respondents also believe that that government at all levels should do more to address the problem of climate change, according to the poll by the Washington, D.C.-based national polling firm, Global Strategies Group.

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NJLCV Poll: Overwhelming, Bipartisan Support for 100% Clean Energy

TRENTON –  A new statewide poll commissioned by the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters found solid support among voters of both political parties for policies that will move the state to 100 percent clean energy by 2050.

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Statement on Pinelands Pipeline Hearing & Trump’s Green-lighting of Dakota and Keystone Pipelines

​“Building new dirty and dangerous fossil fuel pipelines through fragile natural lands will not foster energy independence, respect the environment or grow the economy,” said Ed Potosnak, executive director of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters.

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NJLCV Statement on Pinelands Pipeline Hearing & Trump’s Green-lighting of Dakota and Keystone Pipelines

​“Building new dirty and dangerous fossil fuel pipelines through fragile natural lands will not foster energy independence, respect the environment or grow the economy,” said Ed Potosnak, executive director of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters.

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Statement on Gov. Christie’s Environmental Record Ahead of his State of the State Address

Christie’s atrocious environmental record – coupled with Trump’s indifference toward climate change and selection of anti-environment Cabinet nominees – make it more urgent than ever that New Jersey’s environmental community elevates the conversation about key air, water, land and public health and safety priorities.

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Statement from NJ League of Conservation Voters on Gov. Christie’s Environmental Record Ahead of his State of the State Address

Gov. Christie will leave office next year with a toxic environmental legacy: He has rolled back environmental protections to help line the pockets of developers, gutted the state’s environmental regulatory and enforcement agency, pulled New Jersey out of the multi-state greenhouse gas reduction initiative and let big polluters off the hook by settling major lawsuits for pennies on the dollar.

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