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Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn LaTourette said Thursday that the state is not ready for the worsening effects of climate change and rising seas.

Experts say New Jersey is in line for more nuisance flooding due to sea level rise.

New Jersey has higher known rates of “forever chemical” contamination than the nation overall, with 76 water systems known to exceed new safety standards.

One of the first states to make the move, New Jersey has announced the adoption of rules that will require the phasing in of electric commercial trucks, to replace diesel-guzzling trucks on the road today.

Just one year can be the difference between a healthy home and a toxic one.

Restaurants, fast food spots and convenience stores will only be able to give plastic, single-use straws upon request, under a move to cut consumption.

Board of Public Utilities president tells NJBIA conference a study is underway into exactly what the Energy Master Plan would cost and who's paying it.

There is renewed interest in the Blue Acres program, which has some dedicated funding but not enough to meet expected demand.

Floods brought by Henri and Ida reinvigorated talks about climate resilience projects, including the concept of stormwater utilities mocked as a rain tax.

Projects could protect Cranford, Millburn, Rahway and Springfield. Study got underway in 2016 but was sidelined about two years ago.