(Madeline Shaw/Inside Climate News)When the Scotch Bonnet wetland started to vanish, researchers covered it in sand and soil -- and a delicate balance appears to be returning
(Madeline Shaw/Inside Climate News)When the Scotch Bonnet wetland started to vanish, researchers covered it in sand and soil -- and a delicate balance appears to be returning
(Office of Governor / Tim Larsen)Measures involving solar, nuclear designed to broaden electric grid supplies and contain costs as data centers raise demand
NJ Spotlight NewsShore towns fear the burden of making costly repairs, raising houses and other steps toward reducing risk to properties
(NJ Forest Fire Service)Regular precipitation more important than occasional downpours, and South Jersey more vulnerable amid 21 months of below-average readings
(AP Photo/Darryl Webb)Proposed revisions to boost information literacy at all grade levels so students can ‘identify fact from fiction'
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

LaTourette confirmed he will leave office when Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is sworn in next week

NJ's struggle with "forever chemicals" and federal policy reversals dominated 2025
Greg Kahn/Canary MediaHe has solar on his roof and drives a hybrid. How'd he become the leader of the movement that helped Trump crush offshore wind farms?
(NJ Spotlight News)How two of the major party candidates would handle New Jersey's climate policy

There’s an urgent need to preserve our state’s land, protect our environment and ensure equitable access to nature
(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)Municipalities haven’t rallied around the bill, and the Trump administration is strongly opposed

‘Lawmakers have framed this as a step toward environmental justice, but the financial burden won’t be shouldered by corporations’
(Angela Andersen/Long Beach Township)In Long Beach Township, oysters — and discarded oyster shells — are central to a reef project

Assembly member and leader of climate action group urge passage of Climate Superfund Act
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)The rule is seen as life-saving for workers in industries vulnerable to extreme heat
(Ted Goldberg/NJ Spotlight News)Stockton University program gives K-12 educators hands-on experience
(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)How NJ teachers are taught to guide students through the complex issue

Interview: Sarah Kaplan, climate reporter, The Washington Post
(AP Photo/Wayne Parry)Late changes rile both environmentalists and business groups