Environment

Murphy Signs Off On Gas Pipeline

New Jersey approved a gas pipeline under Raritan Bay to New York City, drawing lawsuits from environmental groups.

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Plainfield City Council Takes Action On Flood Monitoring And Redevelopment Of Crime-Plagued Properties

Plainfield City Council approves flood-monitoring cameras and redevelopment of crime-prone lots to improve public safety and infrastructure.

Soaring Electricity Costs Rock New Jersey Ahead Of Governor’s Race

New Jersey’s utility bills spiked 20% in June, making energy costs a central issue in the governor’s race.

GOP Moves To Gut Pipeline Environmental Reviews

House Republicans advanced a bill easing cross-border pipeline approvals, opposed by New Jersey Democrats.

Northeast Pipeline Project Allowed To Disrupt Marine Wildlife

Feds approve pipeline plan letting a fossil fuel company disturb whales, dolphins, and other marine life in Raritan Bay.

‘Full Circle’: NJ Residents Embrace Human Composting As Eco-friendly Path After Death

New Jersey legalized human composting, offering residents an eco-friendly alternative to burial or cremation starting in 2026.

Trump Moves To Gut US Power To Regulate Greenhouse Gases

Trump’s EPA move to revoke greenhouse gas regulation authority sparks backlash from NJ leaders, who call it dangerous and anti-science.

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Trenton’s Environmental Solutions Put Spotlight On Governor’s Race

Local leaders and advocates gathered in Trenton to showcase the city’s efforts to create healthy, energy-efficient communities as the gubernatorial race nears its end.

Gen Z Climate Activists Are Reshaping New Jersey’s Future

Gen Z activists in New Jersey lead climate action through protests, campus organizing, and digital campaigns, shaping state policy.

Hurricane Erin Brings Flooding And Dangerous Surf To NJ, But No Landfall

Hurricane Erin stays offshore but brings flooding, 10-foot waves, and rip current dangers to the Jersey Shore. Officials urge caution.