Archive for the ‘Environment’ Category
Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant to Close Early
By Kenneth Artz
The Heartland Institute
New Jersey residents near the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station are unhappy with plans to close the nation’s oldest nuclear power plant in 2019, some 10 years earlier than planned.
The plant is located in the Forked River section of Lacey Township in Ocean...
August 4th, 2011 | Environment, Featured, Policy | Read More
Governor Christie Withdraws New Jersey from Climate Pact
by Cheryl K. Chumley
for The Heartland Institute
Gov. Chris Christie (R) has announced New Jersey will withdraw from a regional climate agreement. The withdrawal will go into effect by the end of this year.
Describes Pact as Ineffective
Christie told the press he believes climate change is occurring...
June 15th, 2011 | Environment, Policy | Read More