Environment
Regional policy, industrial remediation, and climate resilience across New York and New Jersey and the region. Core recurring topics include drinking water quality, toxic site cleanup, stormwater management, energy transition impacts, and regulatory reforms that balance state environmental mandates with regional economic growth.
Energy
Code Blue Alert issued for all 21 counties in New Jersey amid freezing temperatures [News 12]
"A Code Blue alert has been issued for all 21 counties in New Jersey, effective through most of the week and into next week...
Energy
Hydrogen Fuel for Shipping and Logistics in New Jersey: Sailing to a Sustainable Future
Global shipping is responsible for about 3% of annual CO2 emissions. The industry's reliance on heavy fuel oil contributes significantly to climate change, air...
Climate Resilience
N.J. drought worsens again, with several counties now in a rare ‘extreme’ drought [NJ.com]
"In late October, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued a Stage 3 fire ban, its highest level of restrictions, which prohibits the...
Environment
Op-Ed: The best route to safety and sustainability in the Hudson Valley
When faced with a challenge, leaders act. Problems require solutions – they seldom resolve themselves – and if ignored, usually worsen over time. Case...
Climate Resilience
Is New Jersey Ready for Another Superstorm?
New Jersey has taken significant steps to prepare for future hurricanes since the devastating impact of Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The state has implemented...
Climate Resilience
Analysis: How Hospitals in North Carolina and Tennessee Managed Power Outages During Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene recently swept through the southeastern United States, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Among the hardest-hit areas were North Carolina...
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...