Both New Jersey and New York rejected the pipeline in 2019 and 2020. But the regulatory climate is different during the second Trump administration, which has pushed for swift approval of oil and gas infrastructure.By Raeanne RaccagnoAfter approving necessary water permits for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is considering air permits for a related 32,000-horsepower compressor station in Somerset County’s Franklin Township in the face of intense community opposition.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: December 22, 2025 02:11 PM
Atmospheric CO₂
427.2 ppm
+17.9
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1930.95 ppb
+-3.5
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year