Climate change means that cleanup of the river becomes more critical than ever

A second try at cleaning up the damage done by the Ford Motor Company is underway

Toxic mud at the bottom of the lower Passaic River, from decades of industrial dumping, remains exposed to storms made increasingly severe by climate change

At the toxic American Cyanamid Superfund site in Bridgewater, floodwaters are a constant concern

Coming May 18: A podcast series from NJ Spotlight News highlights the intersection of pollution and climate change in the Garden State

Although the river is a lot cleaner than in decades past, experts discuss the perils it faces including regulation rollback and looming climate change

If an electrified transportation sector is key to the state’s clean-energy future, who should pay for it and what role should utilities play?

What are the public-health implications for New Jersey of the explosion in the use of e-cigarettes? Experts discuss the pressing issue

As state lawmakers look to increase transparency and lower costs, experts have very different views of what changes are needed or possible

Finding the money to jump-start this crucial sector is one of the biggest hurdles to expanding energy storage in New Jersey

At least four in 10 children in New Jersey are affected by adverse childhood experiences. What can be done to help them?

Experts discuss increasing access to medical marijuana and the prospects of legalizing recreational adult use while ensuring social justice

What skills do graduates need to succeed beyond high school? Policy, college and business leaders discuss the expectations

There’s general agreement a new state law could lead to big reductions in energy use and big savings for customers, but there’s far less agreement ...

After decades of political wrangling and practical stalemate, are things beginning to shift for affordable housing in New Jersey? An NJ Spotlight roundtable

Can people’s final days be improved with clearer documentation of their wishes and a more coordinated approach involving families and healthcare professionals?

Is it possible for New Jersey to get to a carbon-free economy by 2050? Experts discuss the pathways and the pitfalls

Commissioner Repollet and high school principals talk about the move away from PARCC and other central questions concerning graduation in NJ

Schools across New Jersey have tested positive for lead in their drinking water. What can be done to remedy the problem?

There is strong support for New Jersey’s minimum-wage increase but also some opposition. NJ Spotlight’s John Reitmeyer discusses all the angles on the ‘Issues Watch’ ...