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Meet the Spring 2025 Ecology-Civics Fellows
CivicStory is pleased to announce the start of the seventh cohort of the NJ Sustainability Reporting Fellowship. In 2025, these journalists will cover topics concerning the environment, community-led initiatives and their intersection. Learn more about the seven Ecology-Civics fellows and read articles from our previous fellows below.
TAPinto Newark
How this Newark nonprofit is making food more accessible, sustainable to underserved residents
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TAPinto Jersey City
Amid rising gas prices, more turn to cycling: Learn how to ride safely in Hudson County
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TAPinto Newark
How this developer is providing Newark residents sustainable, affordable housing
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TAPinto Hoboken
Hoboken teacher encourages birding for a better tomorrow
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CivicStory
Securing the future of the NJ School of Conservation, with the help of Friends
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New Jersey Monitor
Bill advances that would allow commercial development at Liberty State Park
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New Jersey Monitor
Advocates urge more recycling, manufacturer responsibility to reduce plastic waste
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TAPinto Hoboken
Through school project, Hoboken fourth graders embrace environmental advocacy
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Trenton Journal
E-mobility transportation solutions in plans for Trenton residents
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The SandPaper
Nature lovers gather at rain barrel workshop
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Front Runner New Jersey
Ryan Tookes shares future of clean energy for Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind
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TAPinto Newark
How NJIT is becoming a leading institution in promoting sustainability
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New Jersey Monitor
From clean soil, lawmakers and nonprofit aim to grow healthy communities
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Front Runner New Jersey
CROPS creates oasis in Atlantic City’s food desert
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TAPinto Newark
How this company is making sustainable transportation more accessible in Newark
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New Jersey Monitor
Calls mount for increased funding for New Jersey’s state parks
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Front Runner New Jersey
NJ sustainability supporters say movement needs diversity
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Trenton Journal
New Jersey joins the plastic bag ban movement. What can Trentonians expect?
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Montclair Local
Montclair businesses: We’re ready for the NJ plastic bag ban
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Montclair Local
Plan To Promote Native Plants On Montclair Property Up For A Vote
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The Vector, NJIT
Swapping Out Fast Fashion For A Sustainable Style: NJIT’S Clothing Swap
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The Argo, Stockton University
Governor Murphy Strives For 100 Percent Clean Energy By 2050
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The Hammonton Gazette
Ecotourists drawn to Batsto, Wharton
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The Hammonton Gazette
Contaminated sites in Hammonton, NJ
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