Most companies would be charged a fee based on their plastic use

A bill advances that would require most restaurants to provide reusable utensils for customers eating on-site

But Sen. Bob Smith cautions that further advancement won’t be all smooth sailing

Even some strongest supporters agree that measures needs to amended extensively before they have a chance of moving out of committee

NJ Senate committee approves bills to prioritize solar energy, energy storage and corporate tax credits

They urged state lawmakers pass bills to move NJ to a cleaner future

Deep-ocean floating wind farms already exist in Scotland and elsewhere

Environmentalists have concerns about the legislation as do business interests

As with solar and wind projects, questions loom as to who pays

Bill gives tax breaks for rooftop solar panels on existing warehouses

Bill mandates 100% green electric power by 2035

Critics of the bill say it could have major negative economic impacts

Bill would reduce organic waste in landfills by 75% by 2032, a target even advocates say will be hard to hit

One measure would require the state to increase renewable energy sources of electricity sold here

A golf course could be something you see in the park if this bill passes

For PSE&G customers, average electric bill will decrease by 2.8%

Version approved by committee prohibits use or sale of plastic and paper carryout bags, as well as polystyrene foam containers and plastic straws

President Obama goes to Camden and holds it up as an example of how to improve the relationship between police and the community. The police ...

Students at the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science have testified in front of a Senate committee to push for legislation that would change ...

The Senate environmental committee voted out a measure that could open up the Pinelands and other areas to extensive cranberry farming.