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Environmental Justice
Drinking Water
PFAS and the struggle for clean water: How “forever chemicals” became a defining infrastructure challenge
A new kind of water crisis has been unfolding, driven not by visible pollution or failing pipes, but by PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals” found in drinking water across the state. While federal standards lagged for years, New Jersey moved early, building its own testing programs and enforcing strict limits. Read more on how New Jersey became a national leader in the fight against PFAS.
Data Centers
From Brownfields to Bytes: Data Centers Drive New Life on Polluted Land
No one wanted this polluted site—until AI showed up.
Now it’s set to become a power-hungry data center.
What does that mean for energy, jobs, and the community?
Environment
Moss Landing, California’s toxic legacy and what New Jersey must learn
A year after the Moss Landing battery fire, the environmental and human impacts are still unfolding in California. As NJ moves towards similar battery storage at scale, what lessons can be learned from the infamous fire?
Energy
NJ Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Data Center Energy & Water Use [ROI NJ]
The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill to require data center operators to provide energy and water usage reports to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Environment
The 10 Largest Superfund Sites in New Jersey: Inside the multibillion-dollar efforts to clean up the state’s most contaminated places.
New Jersey’s industrial past has left behind a toxic footprint. The state has more Superfund sites than any other in the nation. Explore the 10 costliest toxic sites, from Agent Orange waste to mercury-soaked marshes.
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...
Drinking Water
Drinking water in communities of color is more likely to be contaminated by ‘forever chemicals,’ research finds [Northeastern Global News]
An article in Northeaster Global News discusses new research from Northeastern University. Key findings from the research includes:
PFAS Contamination: PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are...