Environment

"Researchers have linked exposure to microplastics to an increased risk of certain cancers, yet the particles remain unregulated and unmonitored at the federal level."

"“What’s being built at the Nelson Ave. site are not retaining walls. They are engineered sound and fire barriers that were reviewed and approved as part of the standard FDNY and DOB permitting process."

The Long Slip is transforming from a flood pathway into new rail capacity at Hoboken Terminal. The filled canal, elevated above the flood line, will support new tracks, ADA accessible platforms and improved rail operations at Hoboken Terminal.

New Jersey has faced nature’s wrath time and again. These five storms alone caused more than $33 billion in damage, reshaping communities and infrastructure statewide.

This article underscores that economic growth and emissions reduction can coexist with the right mix of technology, policy, and market forces.

The world is on track to build more renewable energy projects in a five-year period than it has in the last 40 years, but natural gas will continue to be relied upon.

"Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s convincing victory in the governor’s race is seen by supporters of renewable energy as a boon for New Jersey’s struggling offshore wind sector."

New Jersey has ~130 miles of ocean coastline. An important video from Practical Engineering on different ways to protect it.

"New Jersey is, in many ways, ground zero for some of the worst impacts of PFAS.” Water providers across the tristate area are racing to remove these “forever chemicals” from drinking water through new treatment systems and stricter testing.

Beach replenishment is not just about erosion control and preserving a way of life; the Jersey Shore is a cornerstone of New Jersey’s economy.

"...forcing last mile warehouses further from the communities they serve will inevitably stretch the 'last mile' into 'many miles.' This means that a greater number of delivery vans and trucks will be required to travel significantly longer distances to reach residential neighborhoods. The compounding effects on traffic and air quality are profound"

New Jersey voters support building new natural gas power plants by a 3-to-1 margin (64% support vs. 22% oppose) as a temporary "bridge" until other power sources are online.

A massive water main break in North Jersey left nearly 200,000 residents without service and exposed the growing challenges of maintaining century-old infrastructure.

Court battles over California’s emissions standards could shape the next phase of U.S. climate policy as states test new paths toward cleaner transportation. 

Amid the refineries and fuel depots of Linden, a different kind of energy project is emerging. The Linden Renewable Energy facility (LRE) will convert 1,475 tons of organic waste into 3,783 million BTUs of renewable natural gas (RNG) each day, channeling sustainable energy through the same pipeline network once reserved for fossil fuels. The output equals roughly 31,500 gallons of gasoline daily, enough to power thousands of homes. 

“Fusion represents an inspiring frontier in the world’s pursuit of clean and abundant power,” said Melanie Nakagawa, Microsoft’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “While the path to commercial fusion is still unfolding, we’re proud to support Helion’s pioneering work here in Washington state as part of our broader commitment to investing in sustainable energy.”