Environment

NJ Bill Would Ban Using Green Acres Funds For Artificial Turf Fields

A New Jersey bill that would prohibit Green Acres funds from being used for artificial turf fields advanced unanimously from an Assembly committee, with environmental advocates and turf industry representatives offering opposing views.

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NJ Goes Green with New Law Providing Easier Access to Solar Energy

Thanks to new legislation, New Jersey will help renters and low-income residents access cleaner, more affordable energy.

Trees Make A Difference In Camden

A non-profit is planting trees in an effort to prevent flooding, improve air quality, and beautify the urban area.

‘All of the Above’ Energy Is a Trap. Black and Brown New Jerseyans Need Clean, Affordable Energy, Not More Pollution
Camden County’s $400 Million Initiative Aims To Reduce Flooding And Clean-up Waterways

A referendum on the November ballot will ask voters to increase the county’s open space tax to fund infrastructure improvements.

A Question About Water Filters Sparked A Newark Movement

After officials told him not to worry, Anthony Diaz co-founded the Newark Water Coalition — now a food, water and housing lifeline for the city.

In Newark, Wildfire Smoke Piled Onto An Air Pollution Problem Decades In The Making

A week of hazardous air pushed the city’s asthma rates and pollution into view, and community advocates say Newark needs a real plan before the next smoke event arrives.

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

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