Urges Governor to impose moratorium on fossil fuel projects.
Impact
By advocating for a moratorium on fossil fuel infrastructure projects, SR43 seeks to align state actions with its long-term clean energy goals. The resolution references Governor Murphy's draft Energy Master Plan, which aims for New Jersey to achieve 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Critics of ongoing fossil fuel projects assert that these initiatives undermine efforts to meet the state's emission reduction targets, specifically an 80 percent reduction from 2006 levels mandated by the Global Warming Response Act.
Summary
Senate Resolution No. 43, sponsored by Senator John F. McKeon, urges the Governor of New Jersey to implement a moratorium on fossil fuel projects. The resolution highlights the urgent need to address climate change, which is causing significant environmental and economic challenges. It calls attention to the scientific consensus that rising greenhouse gas emissions, driven largely by fossil fuel extraction and combustion, are contributing to climate change and its adverse effects, such as increased flooding, drought, and severe weather events.
Contention
The primary contention surrounding SR43 involves the balance of energy needs and climate action. Supporters argue that halting fossil fuel projects is essential for safeguarding the environment and ensuring sustainable development. Conversely, opponents may raise concerns about the economic implications of a moratorium on these projects, particularly regarding job creation and energy reliability. Additionally, the resolution presumes that delaying fossil fuel projects will not drastically hinder current energy demands, which may spark debate among stakeholders in the energy sector.
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