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NJ hits reset on offshore wind, approves two massive projects
The state was dealt a blow last year when a developer canceled plans for wind farms off its coast. New agreements could reinvigorate the green energy push.
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Coastal New Jersey homeowners lack flood insurance despite rising seas, report says
A gap in flood insurance coverage leaves millions at risk as the frequency and severity of extreme weather events increase across the Northeast, the report notes.
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Ørsted cancels N.J. project in major blow to offshore wind
The development was the centerpiece of New Jersey's offshore wind plans and would have provided power to 1 million people.
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New Jersey first in the country to require climate change education
In 2020, New Jersey became the first state in the country to require climate change education across grade levels and in most subjects. The standards were rolled out this past year.
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Eight excellent books on sea level rise risk for U.S. cities
If you live in or are considering moving to Miami, Charleston, Houston, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, the Florida Keys, or coastal New Jersey, you should read these sea level rise books.
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New Jersey landlords must disclose prior flooding under bill passed by Legislature
The Legislature passed a bill last week that requires landlords and home sellers to disclose prior flooding.
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A road map for 'decarbonizing' NJ
Utilities board crafts a first step toward the wholesale weaning of New Jersey’s homes and commercial buildings off fossil fuels.
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