by M. Blessing Akeju | Jan 19, 2022 | Article, Cities-Parks, Environmental Justice, Hudson, Infrastructure, New Jersey, Water
As climate change becomes more of a threat, weather patterns are increasingly severe. In New Jersey, one way to prevent flooding could be through rain gardens. Hurricane Ida reminded people that there is a huge flooding problem in the Garden State. When the storm tore...
by Steven Rodas - TAPinto Camden | Oct 5, 2020 | Camden, Education, Environmental Justice, Health-Justice, New Jersey
Benjamin Saracco, Research and Digital Services’ Librarian for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, explained how he came across Camden’s NJDEP air monitoring lab. (Photo credit: Steven Rodas) The Comprehensive Air Monitoring Laboratory, which from...
by Steven Rodas - TAPinto Camden | Aug 11, 2020 | Camden, Environmental Justice, New Jersey
Covanta incinerator in the waterfront south neighborhood of Camden. (Photo courtesy: Steven Rodas) CAMDEN, NJ — Across New Jersey, environmental activists and local government officials are turning their attention toward the State Assembly in anticipation of a...
by Bill Barlow - Cape May County Herald | Jun 16, 2020 | Cape May, Ecology, Environmental Justice, Infrastructure, New Jersey, Transportation
Visitors stop for a closer look at birds nesting alongside a walkway connecting Ocean City and Somers Point. The route has become popular with runners and walkers, as well as with birders hoping for a glimpse over the rail. (Photo Credit: Bill Barlow) OCEAN CITY –...
by Joseph F. Berenato - The Hammonton Gazette | Jun 3, 2020 | Agriculture, Atlantic, Environmental Justice, New Jersey
HAMMONTON — On May 20, the State of New Jersey released guidance for migrant and seasonal farm workers, their employers and housing providers. This guidance reflected a joint effort between the New Jersey Departments of Health, Agriculture and Labor and Workforce...
by Stephanie Avila - WBGO | May 5, 2020 | Environmental Justice, Essex, New Jersey, Water
WBGO’s Stephanie Avila reports on how the Newark Water Coalition is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic as it advocates for clean water for the City’s residents. (Audio courtesy of WBGO) The Newark Water Coalition continues to advocate for clean water...
