(AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)Agency seen trying to blunt opposition as deadline nears
(AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)Agency seen trying to blunt opposition as deadline nears
(Mattie Cameron Rosen/NJ Spotlight News)In the mid-Atlantic, sea level rise due to climate change is already changing what farmers can grow
(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)Coverage ‘gap’ leaves millions at financial risk as effects of climate change multiply
NJ Spotlight NewsHow can the island be protected without a seawall?

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection and scientists are urging prompt and meaningful action to combat climate change.

Gaul's book "The Geography of Risk" examines rebuilding efforts along the coast as development and climate change intensify. But who’s really paying the price?

The challenges continue. Gov. Christie’s plans to complete the storm recovery. Dirty water. Will a river clean-up actually cause harm? And saving the shore with ...

Participants in the "Rebuild By Design" competition outlined their proposals to prevent damage from future storms like Hurricane Sandy.


DEP Commissioner Bob Martin says the organization is investigating ways to cope with rising sea levels and flooding, as well as improve air quality and ...