September Mon, 1987

NEW JERSEYANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT PART 2B – TOXIC WASTE: PUBLIC RESPONSE TO THE SITING OF TOXIC WASTE FACILITIES – NIMBY, COMMUNITY INCENTIVES AND OPPOSITION TACTICS

While slightly fewer New Jersey residents would oppose the building of a toxic waste treatment plant in their community than was the case one year ago, a clear majority would continue to oppose such a facility. Moreover, possible incentives people could be offered–such as financial compensation, health and safety assurances, or an increase in community services–make little difference in their reported willingness to house such a facility.

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September Sun, 1987

NEW JERSEYANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT PART 2A- -TOXIC WASTE: CONCERN REMAINS HIGH: RATING OF GOVERNMENTAL PERFORMANCE LOW REDUCTION OF TOXIC MATERIALS PREFERRED OVER NEW FACILITIES WHILE NEW STATE FACILITY O.K.. “NOT IN MY BACKYARD”

New Jerseyans remain highly concerned about the problem of toxic and chemical materials both in their state and their home communities, and continue to be unimpressed with the job state government is doing in cleaning up hazardous materials.

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