Latest Past Events

Prep Session for EJ Law Hearing: Proposed Van Keuren Site

Via Zoom

On 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 […]

WEBINAR: Data Center Development: Understanding the Risks of AI in New Jersey

Via Zoom

From 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 […]

Ironbound Community Waste Justice Listening Session

Ironbound Community Corportation 432 Lafayette Street, Newark

Hosted 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 […]