Continuing a busy few weeks at Waterspirit, this Monday was no different. S198 the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act was up for a vote and narrowly passed through the Senate Environment & Energy Committee.
RELATED PRESS: Citing climate crisis, lawmakers move to ban new fossil-fuel power plants Committee also pushes to end investments in fossil-fuel sector by state’s public-worker pension program by TOM JOHNSON, ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT WRITER, March 5, 2024.
To learn more and get involved in the DivestNJ campaign, visit our advocacy pages and check out Waterspirit’s related 1 page brief.
In Trenton on Monday, there were also meetings held with key leaders to introduce the New Jersey Poor People’s Campaign’s demands. The next steps include organizing: music, education, outreach and another trip to D.C. in June.
Up tomorrow on 3/7 is a hearing before the Senate Environment and Energy Committee of the NJ Green Amendment (SCR43) at 1PM, Committee Room 6, first floor. Check out Waterspirit’s related advocacy page and brief for the NJ Green Amendment here.
3/11 is another day of action in Trenton as we ensure any Clean Energy Standard for New Jersey is as strong as possible. This effort is being led by the Ironbound Community Corporation and overburdened residents whose communities continue to be sacrificed. May you make 2 calls to urge these legislators to lead on climate and support amendments to the Clean Energy Standard that protect clean water, air, environmental justice communities, and in-state jobs?
Assembly Speaker Coughlin’s office: 1-866-877-5944
Senate President Scutari’s office: 1-866-961-3208
There is no shortage of ways to get involved in all that Waterspirit is doing. Check our Calls to Action Page and Calendar often and let us know if you want to volunteer to do more!