by Carolyn Jones | Apr 28, 2025 | Article, Ecology, Mercer, Wildlife
Using the buddy system, Inge Regan helps an amphibian cross Herrontown Road while Lisa Boulanger lights her path, looks out for cars, and tallies the numbers Credit: Carolyn Jones This story was produced in collaboration with CivicStory as part of the Ecology...
by Arwa Ouali | Apr 28, 2025 | Article, Ecology, Essex
Honors Students planting native species outside of Eberhardt Hall in 2021. Photo courtesy of Xavier Reyes, Class of 2022. This story was produced in collaboration with CivicStory as part of the Ecology Civics Reporting Project. When NJIT students step onto the...
by Alex Connell | Apr 15, 2025 | Article, Ecology, Hudson, Wildlife
Photo credit: Alex Connell This story was produced in collaboration with CivicStory as part of the Ecology-Civics Reporting Project. JERSEY CITY, NJ – Striding across the dew-laced grass of Liberty State Park on a crisp Saturday morning in March, this reporter...
by Aalok Bhatt | Jul 17, 2024 | Article, Ecology, Environmental Justice, New Jersey, Sustainable Business, Union, Waste
By Aalok Bhatt There is a new sustainable trend popping up around the country. As consumers become more eco-conscious, zero-waste stores can now be found in all 50 states. Offering natural products that have an end-of-life plan, they are free of single-use plastics,...
by Aalok Bhatt | Jun 20, 2024 | Article, Ecology, Essex, New Jersey, Sustainable Business
By Aalok Bhatt Like many American towns, Millburn (Essex) has grown more environmentally conscious over the years. In 2019, the organization Java’s Compost made a presentation on the importance of at-home composting at the Millburn library. The same year, student...
by Myara Gomez | Jun 6, 2024 | Article, Cape May, Ecology, Energy, New Jersey, Water
By Myara Gomez | The Signal This story was produced in collaboration with The Signal (TCNJ) and CivicStory as part of the Ecology-Justice Reporting Fellowship. Shoreline erosion has become a serious concern in New Jersey, as the coastline erodes due to sea...
