via South Jersey Climate NewsAt a recent event, Dr. Elizabeth Cerceo outlined how faith-based groups can mobilize believers to see climate action as part of their spiritual duty
via South Jersey Climate NewsAt a recent event, Dr. Elizabeth Cerceo outlined how faith-based groups can mobilize believers to see climate action as part of their spiritual duty
(Courtesy of Dave Garcia)Pollution from 2023 Canadian wildfires hit NJ notably hard, Rutgers researchers say
(NJ Spotlight News)Interview: David Robinson, New Jersey State Climatologist
(Jon Hurdle)Underserved communities are more exposed to fumes from trucks serving warehouses, report says
(NJ Spotlight News)Legislation to create cooling centers for homeless people during high heat hits funding snag
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) Ambitious federal regulation slashes carbon and tailpipe emissions by boosting percentage of clean vehicles on the road to 56% by 2032
(NJ Spotlight News)Funding for Union City, Elizabeth, Newark, Bloomfield and Lakewood school districts
NJ Spotlight NewsMajority said they still see health benefits in EV goals for 2035
NJ Spotlight NewsNew cars sold in NJ will have to be electric by 2035
(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Environmentalists hail ‘huge win,’ opponents warn consumers will lose

Microforests are self-sufficient forests planted on small lots

(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Limits on ground-level ozone, or smog, have not been updated by the EPA since 2015

Dr. Georgios Kelesidis, assistant professor at Rutgers School of Public Health, discusses how to be safe
NJ Spotlight NewsResidents warned to stay indoors, avoid strenuous activity outside

The smoke led to school closures and to outdoor activities being canceled
(NJ Spotlight News)Officials say smoke, poor air quality to persist at least through Thursday
Facebook/Hector LoraThe fire was contained before reaching the main part of Qualco chemical plant

Protestors say they fear the project will lead to dirtier air, more health issues in neighboring communities

The teacher's union cites one major issue to reopening: indoor air quality.