by Kimberly Redmond | Jun 23, 2022 | Article, Cities-Parks, Hudson, New Jersey, Transportation
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — With gas prices at a record high and no relief in sight, many are reconsidering their options for transportation as a way to keep a little more cash in their pockets. And while cycling is one of the best means for urban travel — efficient,...
by Kimberly Redmond | Jun 22, 2022 | Article, Bergen, Cities-Parks, Ecology, Education, Environmental Justice, Hudson, New Jersey, Wildlife
HOBOKEN, NJ — One of the great misconceptions about Hudson County is that the only way to appreciate nature is to, well, leave. While the area is the most densely populated part of the state, there’s no need to flee to the Catskills or Poconos to observe natural...
by Dana DiFilippo | Jun 16, 2022 | Article, Cities-Parks, Hudson, New Jersey, Policy
Critics say they’ll fight for a ban on large-scale commercial ventures like stadiums A state Senate panel unanimously advanced a $250 million plan Thursday to open Liberty State Park to commercial development, despite opposition from preservationists who have spent...
by Kimberly Redmond | Jun 14, 2022 | Article, Education, Hudson, New Jersey, Policy, Sustainable Business, Water
HOBOKEN, NJ — When it comes to environmental stewardship, knowledge is power. Despite being one of the first municipalities in New Jersey to ban single-use plastic bags back in 2018, there are still many other types of single-use plastics being utilized every day in...
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 M. Blessing Akeju | Jan 17, 2022 | Article, Education, Hudson, New Jersey, Sustainable Business, Waste
Buying clothes at thrift stores has become more popular among college students in recent years, even though many young people don’t realize how this habit can help save the planet. While it used to be seen as a choice for low-income and older people, the increase in...