Young Newark residents will now directly shape how their city invests in environmental and community sustainability projects through a new initiative called Gen Green. Announced Tuesday by Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the program allocates $50,000 from the city’s sustainability budget for residents ages 23 and under to decide how the money will be spent […]
New Jersey advances a bill to ban PFAS “forever chemicals” from menstrual products to protect public health and the environment.
New Jersey approved a gas pipeline under Raritan Bay to New York City, drawing lawsuits from environmental groups.
Plainfield City Council approves flood-monitoring cameras and redevelopment of crime-prone lots to improve public safety and infrastructure.
New Jersey’s utility bills spiked 20% in June, making energy costs a central issue in the governor’s race.
House Republicans advanced a bill easing cross-border pipeline approvals, opposed by New Jersey Democrats.
Feds approve pipeline plan letting a fossil fuel company disturb whales, dolphins, and other marine life in Raritan Bay.
New Jersey legalized human composting, offering residents an eco-friendly alternative to burial or cremation starting in 2026.
Trump’s EPA move to revoke greenhouse gas regulation authority sparks backlash from NJ leaders, who call it dangerous and anti-science.
