Statement from Gov. Whitman on the passing of Clement Price November 6, 2014 New Jersey has lost a true treasure with the loss of Clement Price. Clem was a gentleman in ever sense of the word. He didn't have to shout to be heard because what he had to say was thoughtful,reasoned and respectful. He inspired students, colleagues and all who met him. [...]
EPA’s Clean Power Plan Proposal: National Standards with State Flexibility
By Christine Todd Whitman Brookings November 3, 2014 In June, the Environmental Protection Agency released a draft rule to regulate carbon emissions from hundreds of power plants across the country, requiring that they cut carbon-dioxide emissions 30% from 2005 levels by 2030. The plan includes individual goals that the EPA is setting for each state based on the state’s progress in reducing emissions since 2005. The rule would give significant flexibility to states in their pursuit of their target reduction, whether through expanding renewable energy, creating new energy-efficiency programs or creating cap-and-trade programs. The EPA is taking comments on the proposed rule, along with a less aggressive option, before it is finalized in June of 2015. [...]
U.S. Energy Policy Needs to Set Goals Without Meddling
By Christine Todd Whitman The Wall Street Jounrnal September 30, 2014 CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN: Our government should finally pass an energy policy that sets the goal of having a clean and green environment, but policy makers should not try to pick the specific strategies for accomplishing that goal. Such a policy should advocate for a clean, green, reliable and affordable energy mix, and then let the marketplace figure out what are the most economically viable options within the existing alternatives. [...]
Fixing urban water infrastructure key for N.J.
By James J. Florio and Christine Todd Whitman nj.com July 15, 2014 New Jersey’s cities are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, with many urban centers recently posting population gains after decades of steady decline. Young people, in particular, want to live and work in vibrant downtowns and are voting with their feet. Employers are responding by relocating to urban areas in order to attract this talent pool. [...]
The Climate Is Changing. Republicans Need to Open Their Eyes Before It’s Too Late.
By Christine Todd Whitman Politico May 14, 2014 This week, two teams of scientists announced that the West Antarctic ice sheet has begun collapsing, beginning what they call an “unstoppable” process that could raise sea levels by as much as 15 feet over time. “This is really happening,” Thomas P. Wagner, one of the researchers, told the New York Times. “There’s nothing to stop it now.” [...]
We can do better, still
By Christine Todd Whitman and Ron Kirk The Hill April 25, 2014 As we recognize Earth Day this week, we are reminded that it is more than a day on the calendar, it is a turning point when Americans came together and said, “We can do better.” [...]
The Threat to the Palisades
By Brendan T. Byrne, Thomas H. Kean, James J. Florio and Christine Todd Whitman The New York Times March 24, 2014 [...]
Yes, the EPA Has the Power to Stop Climate Change
By Christine Todd Whitman Politico Magazine February 23, 2014 The Environmental Protection Agency has the authority to address climate change. That shouldn't be a controversial statement, but in some quarters, it is. Indeed, it’s at the heart of a set of legal challenges that will be heard by the Supreme Court on Monday. [...]
Whitman: How to improve chemical plant safety
By Christine Todd Whitman USA Today February 20, 2014 U.S. can reduce dangers by requiring use of safer technology and chemicals. [...]
Assessing the Long-Term Costs of Ignoring the Environment
By Christine Todd Whitman NJ Spotlight December 24, 2013 We need to take a longer-term view of the effects that our actions have on our health and our safety. [...]