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Conservation and Public Policy by Timothy McKenna

Timothy McKenna, a retired executive in lithium and forest product industries, provides readers with unbiased analysis on critical issues in public policy and preserving natural areas, especially forests, watersheds and recreational hiking trails.

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Sep 28, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    Trump Administration Lowers Fuel Efficiency Standards for Autos (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 23, 2026

    New Jersey DEP Issues $1.07 million Fine against the State’s Largest Data Center, Citing Violations of the Air Pollution Control Act (opens the original)

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    The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has fined the state’s largest AI data center $1.07 million for violating the state’s Air Pollution Control Act.The Data One center in Vineland, NJ, incurred the fine for operating 62 gas-fired generator without a permit. The 300-kilowatt Data One center, which is still under construction, is the largest in the state and will eventually provide artificial intelligence computing power for Microsoft.Thanks for rea

  3. Issue · Sep 15, 2026

    Data Center in NJ Spills 5,000 Gallons of Diesel Fuel into Nearby Stream (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 11, 2026

    NJ DEP Commissioner Sworn in—Announces Staff Members (opens the original)

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    Although Ed Potosnak has been serving as acting Commisioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection since early in the year, he was just officially sworn in this week. In taking office he said, “We are dedicated to building partnerships and working collaboratively with all stakeholders to protect our environment and enhance quality of life in New Jersey. Together, we will deliver on Governor Sherrill’s mission to make government more efficient and responsive while continuing the

  5. Issue · Sep 6, 2026

    Republicans and Democrats Agree: We Should Proceed with Caution on Data Centers (opens the original)

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