Imagine, sports enthusiasts interested in ocean pollution. Well, of course, it makes sense that those who surf or sports fish near shore are sensitive to pollution, but it is even better to see those that use the deep oceans…long distance sailors start to raise the issue. As Mr. Clarey points out, the amount of plastic […]
The NJDEP has been receiving a great deal of criticism on its plans to loosen the regulations pertaining to development of wastewater plants. It appears that this criticism is well deserved. At a time when we have come to realize that local control over such things as environmental protection results in a hodgepodge of rules, […]
In college, I had a professor who said that we are a buy me, give me, take me, send me society. The latest poll on the New Jersey gas tax supports his view. The Quinnipiac University poll found that 62% of New Jersey voters oppose an increase in the gasoline tax. Although I did not […]
The U.S. Military has made great strides in environmentally conscious behaviors over the years. Given their many conflicting and important duties, it is heartening to see that they have embraced many aspects of energy conservation, solid waste management and recycling and generally thinking about what they should do even in war zones to help insure […]
The use of pesticides has always interested me. As a child, I can remember my Mother spreading Chlordane around the house…and today her complaining that there are ants present because we can’t use Chlordane any more. I even trained for my pesticide license…but never took the test. The Times article on Europe vs. the U.S. […]