WASHINGTON — A fossil energy company now has all the government approval it needs to expand a pipeline across New Jersey, through Raritan Bay and into New York City after the Murphy administration late last week issued an essential permit.
Approving the project is a parting act by Gov. Phil Murphy, a term-limited Democrat, who, after President Donald Trump last year won a second term, said he would “not back down” on climate no matter the administration.
New Jersey signed off on the project, called the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project, hours after New York authorities issued its permit — the final two steps needed for work to commence…