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.
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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.
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…
Heat Wave: Is This Scorcher ‘The New Normal’ for New Jersey?
We end the week with one of the hottest days of summer and amid an official heatwave, which means three consecutive days when temperatures reach 90 degrees and above. Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in place across the…
The New IPCC Report Called Climate Change a “Code Red for Humanity”
According to the new report, it’s possible to turn the situation around if major players do their part.
As new report warns of rapidly rising seas, NJ officials push for action on climate change
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection and scientists are urging prompt and meaningful action to combat climate change.
How will residents in Cape May be affected by climate change
Sea level rise, ocean life, and residents' health will all be impacted by climate change in Cape May, New Jersey.
New Jersey wants to go 100% renewable energy by 2050 — is it possible?
Gov. Phil Murphy’s landmark clean energy bill is set on having 100% of the state’s power to come from clean renewables like wind and solar by the year 2050.
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.
Sea level rise has New Jersey residents relocating out of flood zones
Sea levels will rise between one and four feet by the end of the century. In New Jersey, close to 700,000 people live in a flood zone.