HYBRID: Community Listening Session on Waste Issues (Camden, NJ)
1729 Ferry Avenue Camden, NJ 08104 1729 Ferry Ave, Camden, NJ, United StatesWe are excited to invite you to a Community Listening Session on Waste Issues in Camden! The purpose of these sessions is to listen to what Environmental Justice community members have to say about waste-related injustices and issues they are experiencing in their communities.
NJDEP Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan Informational Webinar
Join the NJDEP for their informational webinar regarding the Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan. For questions regarding the plan or NJEJA's intention to submit comment, please contact Brooke Helmick, Director of Policy at brooke@njeja.org. Register Here Read more from the NJDEP: The Draft Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan is now available for public feedback! The Interagency […]
Protecting Our Communities: Engaging in the EPA Comment Period
On April 25, the EPA announced a new suite of rules aiming to manage emissions in an equitable and just way. EJ Community leaders have applauded the EPA’s decision not to consider hydrogen co-firing as a tactic to reduce emissions in the power section; however, the continued inclusion of carbon capture (CCS/CCUS) still poses a […]
EJ Law Meeting: Linden Union County
VirtualJoin this meeting as part of the Title V Operating Permit renewal application process for the Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. facility in Linden. As part of this process, this facility has submitted an Environmental Impact Statement. Read the statement here. Attend the hearing to learn more information about local impacts, ask questions, and make a public […]
Mercer County EJ Community Engagement Session
Greater Mount Zion AME Church 42 Pennington Ave, Trenton, NJJoin the NJDEP Office of Environmental Justice for this Environmental Justice Community Engagement Session in Mercer County. Share your concerns with the DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette and EP Region 2 Regional Administrator Lisa Garcia. Attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. Translation is available in Spanish and Haitian Creole. Register here. For questions and comments, please […]
Community Listening Session on Waste Issues
St. Stephen's Church 8 Wilson Ave, Newark, New JerseyDo you have concerns with waste management in your community? We invite you to join our community listening session to share your experiences with waste-related injustices. Why Attend? Make your voice heard and advocate for change Share your experiences and concerns Learn about waste injustices affecting your community Event Details: Date: Tuesday, July 30 Time: […]
Orange, NJ: Community Listening Session
Join us in Orange, NJ for a community listening session and waste audit. This event is an opportunity to address waste-related concerns and take collective action to improve our local environment.
People’s Forum On Home Energy
NewarkSAVE THE DATE! Join us in Newark, NJ for a collaborative discussion on energy efficiency in your homes and learn about the cost-savings of energy efficient appliances. Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win a brand new air conditioning unit!
FutureFEST: Climate Reimagined
Kean University 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United StatesAbout the FestivalThank you for your interest in attending FutureFEST: Climate Reimagined, NJEJA's first annual youth climate justice convening! This intergenerational gathering is led by Gen Z climate activists from across New Jersey and designed to inspire, activate, and connect youth in the fight for climate and environmental justice. Participants will engage in: Youth-led panels, […]
Ironbound Community Waste Justice Listening Session
Ironbound Community Corportation 432 Lafayette Street, Newark, New JerseyHosted by NJEJA and the Ironbound Community Corporation, we invite Ironbound community members to join us for a free event to discuss your experience with the local Covanta/Reworld trash incinerator and its impacts on your neighborhood; resident concerns with bad odors and how to improve air quality; and finally, learn about policies and actions we can take together to protect our […]
WEBINAR: Data Center Development: Understanding the Risks of AI in New Jersey
Via ZoomFrom AI chatbots to Google Drive, data centers are the hidden infrastructure that powers everyday life on the internet. Their rapid expansion over the past few years is creating a new set of environmental‑justice problems in New Jersey. Join us for this webinar to discuss the risks of data center development and hear from organizers […]
Prep Session for EJ Law Hearing: Proposed Van Keuren Site
Via ZoomOn April 28, there will be a hearing in Jersey City for the Van Keuren proposed site. Van Keuren would operate as a waste transfer station and materials recovery facility. The facility is arguing that although they will contribute to disproportionate impact and adverse stressors of the surrounding OBC, they have a compelling public interest in regards to […]