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Playing in Safe Fields
fields free of toxic chemicals
Despite thousands of letters of support, 19 senate co-sponsors and 27 assembly co-sponsors, the NJ Legislature failed to pass a bill to protect kids from toxic chemicals where they play.
We made great progress on the Safe Playing Fields Act (S2610/A3782), yet NJ legislative leaders failed to pass the bill before the end of the legislative session on January 9th.
S2610/A3782 is historic legislation that will restrict the use of these harmful chemicals where our kids play - daycares, playgrounds, and K-8 school grounds - while providing reasonable exemptions. Chemicals in lawn pesticides have been linked in scientific studies to an increased risk of cancer, learning disabilities, asthma, birth defects, and reproductive problems, and children are more vulnerable and exposed than adults.
The Governor and S2576
fracking
in new jerseyHydraulic fracturing—a.k.a. fracking—involves blasting water, chemicals and sand deep into underground rock formations to unlock the natural gas they contain. The risks to our water and our health are greater than industry admits.
Recently, 91 NJ legislators voted yes on a bill (S2576) to ban the practice in New Jersey. However, Governor Christie vetoed the bill despite the fact that it has considerable support within his own party. Take Action! Urge your legislator to protect our drinking water by voting YES to override Christie's veto of S2576.