What is the “doomsday scenario” for climate change in New Jersey?
Dr. Robert Kopp, a lead author of volume one of the Fourth National Climate Assessment, provides his thoughts on the impact of climate change in New Jersey.
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After prolonged blackouts, NJ lawmakers getting serious about climate change
Board of Public Utilities President Joseph Fiordaliso said prolonged power outages after last year's nor’easters taught some important lessons.
New Jersey Rep. Pallone wants to bring bipartisan support to climate change
Pallone hopes one of the first orders of business in Congress will be a federal infrastructure bill. He says that can be the bipartisan vehicle for addressing a lot of the issues that may arise due to climate change.
As climate gets warmer, more humid; NJ towns flooding more frequently
New Jersey’s gotten wetter over the last couple decades, and 2018 could rank among the state’s top five wettest years.
Weatherization program helps low-income households, reduces climate change
Two state departments will merge weatherization efforts.
Are hydrogen-powered cars a move in the right direction for climate change?
Professors and entrepreneurs testified at a joint committee hearing extolling the virtues of fuel cell technology like hydrogen-powered cars. One of the biggest challenges that remains is how the state could provide funding to build infrastructure to support hydrogen-powered cars.
Fmr. New Jersey Govs. Kean and Florio honored for protecting the environment
Former New Jersey Govs. Tom Kean and Jim Florio received awards from the Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute, which also celebrated its 40th anniversary of New Jersey’s Coastal Management Program. Our partners at NJTV News show the work that's been done…
After Hurricane Irene, New Jersey builds against future floods
American Water needed to better protect its vulnerable assets, and 18 months ago launched a $37 million project to harden its perimeter.
With 11% of New Jerseyans food insecure, why waste food?
In 2017, New Jersey passed a law establishing a food waste reduction goal of 50 percent by 2030. The DEP says part of the problem is that consumers are confused about food labels and have unrealistic ideas about how long…
Updating the state’s energy master plan presents specific set of challenges
You can kill the lights and watch the thermostat, but the committee drafting New Jersey’s new energy master plan wants big ideas about cutting energy consumption and saving money.
NJ takes major step to harness Atlantic Ocean’s wind energy
In a unanimous vote, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities opened up a bidding process for developers to pitch wind energy projects located off the New Jersey coast. In total the turbines would generate 1,100 megawatts of clean energy.
Paterson revives its defunct environmental commission
Officials say recycling isn't just a way to keep Paterson cleaner -- it's also a way to keep the city safer.