On Thin Ice
At the toxic American Cyanamid Superfund site in Bridgewater, New Jersey, floodwaters are a constant concern.
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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…
On the U.S.-Mexico border, water shortages loom as the region races for solutions
Population growth and climate change could in the coming years bring water shortages along the Rio Grande river, a source of drinking water and agriculture for U.S. and Mexico. “Shallow Waters,” a nine-part series by Quartz and the Texas Observer,…