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6th Fellowship Concludes!
Our 6th annual NJ Sustainability Reporting (NJSR) fellowship, a project of CivicStory, has come to an end! Scroll below to read the work produced by our talented cohort of student reporters and share their work. You can learn more about our fellows here.
Cape May County Herald
Wind energy is renewable, but not perfect
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TAPinto Camden
Urban gardening lessons from a 94-year-old East Camden resident
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Next City
Thanks to national victories, fight against New Jersey’s pipelines picks up steam
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The Hammonton Gazette
Water conservation tools you can use during heat and little rain
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Next City
Citizen science conserves New Jersey butterflies — and keeps people entertained during quarantine
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The Hammonton Gazette
A 30-year-old backyard oasis is a mini-ecosystem
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The Hammonton Gazette
This self-sustaining garden is a 50-year legacy
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Cape May County Herald
Homegrown for the future: In times of emergency, some look to grow their own food
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Next City
Could outdoor learning be the key to reopening schools?
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TAPinto Camden
Before 33-mile trail could branch out into hundreds, Camden County will have to envision it
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Cape May County Herald
Roiled waters: As feds ease clean water protections, NJ fights changes
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The Press of Atlantic City
State climate change report offers sobering predictions for South Jersey
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Next City
Trenton’s urban gardens foster food sovereignty and civic engagement
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The Press of Atlantic City
Ocean-friendly restaurants offer good food sustainably
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The Press of Atlantic City
Odious and slimy, but critical to our shores and habitat
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The Hammonton Gazette
Environmental Commission considers a range of issues
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The Hammonton Gazette
One town sees bicycling on the rise during pandemic
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TAPinto Camden
Lots don’t stay vacant in Camden, thanks to these community farmers
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WBGO
Nonprofits continue to tackle food waste and hunger throughout the pandemic
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Cape May County Herald
How a new road project brings people closer to nature
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Next City
Princeton is the latest New Jersey town to embrace energy aggregation
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The Hammonton Gazette
Grant for two new master plan elements will help one town prepare for future development
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Cape May County Herald
Saving for a not-so-rainy day: Rain barrel workshop goes virtual, but the project continues
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The Hammonton Gazette
New state guidelines aim to protect farms and workers during COVID-19
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