Environment

Sherrill Targets Data Centers’ Potential To Do Good For Communities

Supplying own power sources and providing for local needs are included in plan to regulate booming industry

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NJ Big Data Conference Explores Potential And Pitfalls Of AI

The gathering of tech industry and academic leaders focused on the challenges of making artificial intelligence “accessible and sustainable.”

Protesters in Baltimore rally against secret police, advocating for human rights.
Roxbury Ice Detention Center On Hold For Environmental Review

'Best outcome,' says attorney for opponents as Homeland Security promises to limit site work to security and maintenance

Jersey City residents push back on third West Side waste facility

Concerned residents can voice their concerns at an April 28 Jersey City Hall hearing

Newark Nonprofit Will Turn Vacant Lots Into Year-Round Urban Farms

Urban Seeds Grow will build hydroponic greenhouses and affordable housing on two vacant Newark lots, aiming to produce 50,000 pounds of fresh food annually.

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NJ Utility Bills Went Up 20%. New Report Says Data Centers Are To Blame.

New Jersey Policy Perspective found that data centers are behind spiked utility costs.

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Camden Is Burning: EMR And The NJ Political Machine

Behind the toxic smoke at European Metal Recycling lies a $6.7 million deal and a network of political influence that leaves Camden’s Black and Latino residents in the line of fire.

In Newark, New Program Gives Young Residents Power Over Sustainability Projects
‘Forever Chemicals’ Could Soon Be Banned From Period Products In NJ

New Jersey advances a bill to ban PFAS “forever chemicals” from menstrual products to protect public health and the environment.

NESE Pipeline Must Be Stopped Will Harm Black And Brown Communities The Most