Environmental Scientists Urge More “Straight Talk” About Oceans
NJ Spotlight News reported on the 16th Annual Future of the Ocean Symposium that took place at Monmouth University on April 13, 2023.
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Flood-Protection Funds Arrive for Jersey Shore Towns
Union Beach, a Jersey Shore town that was battered by Superstorm Sandy, received $50 million to jump-start a flood protection project.
Warning About Critical Threshold for Global Warming
Prof. Robert Kopp of Rutgers University discusses the recent UN climate report, and the path to slashing global emissions.
NJ Environmentalists Allege Climate Change Regulations Ignored By Governor
Environmentalists allege that critical amendments to the Global Warming Response Act were ignored by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
Rare February Tornado Caps Strange Winter Weather
Climatologist David Robinson explains what recent weather may signal for future winters in New Jersey and beyond.
Chalk Line Marks Climate Change Danger Zone in One NJ Town
A chalk line shows the extent to which ocean levels are projected to rise within 80 years — potentially flooding hundreds of homes.
NJDEP Invests in Atlantic White Cedar Trees
New Jersey's white cedar groves have become what experts call "ghost forests." The state is now working to restore this tree species.
Saving Ellis Island’s History From Rising Oceans
The gateway to the United States for 12 million immigrants holds a precarious place amidst rising seas on a warming planet.
Cattle at Hillsborough Farm Are Helping to Fight Climate Change
Cattle living at a Hillsborough farm are helping to fight climate change. Duke Farms is using them in a practice known as rotational grazing that helps remove carbon dioxide from the air, storing it in vegetation and the soil. The…
As NJ Loses Tidal Marshes to Rising Seas, New Study Proposes Solutions
Stretches of green tidal marshes from the Meadowlands to Delaware Bay serve as natural flood barriers for coastal towns and help boost water quality in popular tourist destinations. But a new Rutgers University study finds New Jersey’s tidal marshes could…
Lake Hopatcong: Not Everyone Agrees on How to Keep It Pollution-Free
Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey's largest lake, is a favorite for boating, fishing, and just kicking back. But pollution can be a problem, and there’s disagreement over how to keep the lake clean. In 2019, the lake was closed because of…
New Jersey Braces for Ida
After devastating Louisiana, the remnants of Hurricane Ida are heading to the Garden State. The storm -- now a tropical depression -- is expected to hit Wednesday, leaving behind anywhere from three to six inches of rain. The National Weather…