Energy
New England’s Energy Struggles – A Teachable Moment in Energy Policy
New England has some of the highest energy rates in the country. Residential electricity rates in New England are about 80% higher per kilowatt-hour...
Energy
The Hidden Danger of PFAS in Electric Vehicle Batteries and the Implications for New Jersey
The transition to renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) has been hailed as a key solution to the climate crisis. However, a recent study...
Energy
Where 6 Metals Used For Electric Cars Come From [Business Insider]
Your average EV has six times more mineral content than a petrol or diesel-powered vehicle – and all those metals need to be dug,...
Drinking Water
Jersey Shore towns named in suit over toxic chemicals in drinking water [Asbury Park Press]
This article in the Asbury Park Press discusses the widespread contamination of drinking water in New Jersey and other parts of the United States by...
Economy
The Truth About Online Shopping and Its Environmental Impact [Earth.org]
This article from Earth.org discusses the environmental impact of online shopping:Modern Consumerism: The rise of digitalisation and innovative technologies has transformed shopping habits, leading to a significant...
Climate Resilience
State and Local Governments Face Persistent Infrastructure Investment Challenges [Pew]
This article from Pew Trusts discusses the persistent challenges faced by state and local governments in the United States regarding infrastructure investment. Despite spending roughly half...
Climate Resilience
NJ’s Energy Grid 10 Years After Superstorm Sandy [New Jersey Business]
The 2022 article from New Jersey Business Magazine discusses the aftermath of 2012's Superstorm Sandy and the efforts made by New Jersey's electric utilities to strengthen...