Letter to the editor: Join climate rally in Morristown, Sept. 8
You’re invited! On Sept. 8, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Morristown Town Hall, in coordination with a national movement holding events around the country, the steering committee of the Morristown...
View ArticleEnd the hot air in Washington and Trenton, environmentalists declare at...
By Nicholas Voltaggio Declaring the world doesn’t need any more hot air from politicians, Jeff Tittel of the New Jersey Sierra Club urged activists in Morristown to demand clean energy. “We don’t...
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Student ‘climate strike’ planned for Morristown, March 15, to demand action...
By Louise Witt In a planned show of solidarity with young people around the world, area students on Friday are anticipated to skip classes for a noontime “climate strike” at Morristown town hall. The...
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‘We can’t be ignored’: Youth Climate Strike in Morristown presses pols to...
By Louise Witt They came by bus. They came by car. Some walked from Morris Township. Others traveled from Bergen and Warren and Middlesex counties. A few risked the wrath of school principals; others...
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Sierra Club: State could have prevented Lake Hopatcong closure
From the New Jersey Sierra Club: Lake Hopatcong Closure Result of Failed Policies The state Department of Environmental Protection has warned people to stay out of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey’s...
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Suburban Ecology: A healthy planet begins at home
Editor’s Note: Morristown Green is delighted to welcome Carolle Huber, co-founder of the nonprofit Grow It Green Morristown, as a guest blogger. Carolle will be sharing her wealth of knowledge about...
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Sherrill pitches bi-partisan environmental bill at Loantaka
By Marion Filler Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-11th Dist.) came to Loantaka Brook Reservation in Morris Township on Monday to announce co-sponsorship of a bi-partisan bill to permanently reauthorize the...
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Suburban Ecology: A New Year’s Resolution for a healthier planet
Now is the time to think about increasing the biodiversity of your suburban lot to support the vitality of nature in your own corner of the world. Residential landscapes occupy almost one-fifth of...
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Suburban Ecology: Should you cut down your ash trees?
In 1904, chestnut blight was accidentally introduced to the United States when a parasite came in from Japan with some ornamental plants. It was first detected at the Bronx Zoo. Devastatingly, by...
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Suburban Ecology: Social Distancing? Take a closer look outside
Now is a great time to learn something about your own back yard, while you’re social distancing at home. Since there is no yeast to be had, instead of baking bread, meet the flora and fauna in your...
View ArticleCommentary: New plastic bag law is gift to clean water and wildlife
TO THE EDITOR: On Nov. 4, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the nation’s strongest ban on single-use plastic bags – a gift to our environment that will take effect in May 2022. Watershed watchdog...
View ArticleMorristown recycling center subject of virtual Green Acres hearing, prior to...
For decades, Morristown’s Lake Road recycling center has been designated for use as open space under the state’s Green Acres program. The property never been used as open space, and town officials...
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Weekend cleanup pulls 1,600 pounds of junk from Whippany River in Morristown
From the Whippany River Watershed Action Committee: Whippany River Watershed cleanup nets 1,600 pounds of litter, debris, car engine, engine cover, bicycle and more Dozens of Morris County residents...
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Morristown church launches climate ministry with butterflies and chalk
From the Morristown United Methodist Church: The Morristown United Methodist Church partnered with the League of Conservation Voters on Sunday for the kickoff of the congregation’s new environmental...
View ArticleState climatologist to address NJ Highlands Commission; watch on Zoom, Oct. 13
From the New Jersey Highlands Coalition: New Jersey Highlands Announces Annual Meeting in October Keynote to Feature Realities of Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies The New Jersey Highlands...
View ArticleThe Morristown Environmental Commission explains the bag ban
By Maureen Denman The Morristown Environmental Commission is partnering with the Town of Morristown and Morristown Partnership to inform the public of the upcoming single-use plastic bag ban...
View ArticleFree tree seedlings for Morris Township residents, April 28
From the Morris Township Environmental Commission: As part of the NJ Tree Recovery Campaign free tree seedlings will be available to Morris Township resident this Saturday, April 28th! FREE TREES...
View Article‘Car Trek’ will boldly go…through North Jersey reservoir country, April 15
From the NJ Highlands Coalition: NEW JERSEY HIGHLANDS COALITION CAR TREK TO FEATURE RESERVOIRS The New Jersey Highlands Coalition (NJHC) cordially invites the public to explore our region’s scenic...
View ArticleLetters: Time running out to oppose repeal of Clean Power Act
Editor’s note: The opinions below are the author’s, and do not necessarily reflect those of this publication. Jan. 13, 2018 Dear Editor: The open comment window for the Pruitt-led EPA’s intentions to...
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Combating climate change is a ‘moral obligation,’ BPU commissioner tells...
Residents have a moral obligation to minimize climate change, Commissioner Joseph Fiordaliso of the state Board of Public Utilities told a Morristown audience on Sunday. “We’re talking about a severe...
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