Opinion

By Christine Todd Whitman Politico Magazine March 15, 2015 Sen. Mitch McConnell earlier this month encouraged states to defy federal environmental regulations by simply ignoring them. This was not some quote taken out of context by a pesky reporter; it was an op-ed he wrote in the Lexington Herald-Leader. The Republican Senate majority leader is protesting the Environmental Protection Agency’s [...]

By Carol Browner & Christine Todd Whitman Real Clear Energy March 12, 2015 The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing its draft rule to set new limits on power plant carbon pollution. Even though we served in dramatically different administrations, we strongly agree that carbon emissions must be reduced and the use of low-carbon energy sources increased. We believe using carbon-free [...]

By Christine Todd Whitman Miami Herald February 17, 2015 After years of economic stagnation, Florida’s economy and demand for electricity are growing. [...]

By Christine Todd Whitman nj.com November 29, 2014 As our federal and state governments launch a serious attack against climate change, New Jersey has a new opportunity to lead the way in supporting a clean energy future. [...]

By Christine Todd Whitman Northjersey.com November 13, 2014 NEW JERSEY lost one of its best yesterday with former U.S. Rep. Marge Roukema’s passing. Roukema was a trailblazer in many respects, but I particularly admired her for her focus on building consensus, even in dealing with the nation’s most contentious issues. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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.” [...]

By Brendan T. Byrne, Thomas H. Kean, James J. Florio and Christine Todd Whitman The New York Times March 24, 2014 [...]