climate change

Very unusual things are happening this winter that's not normal for New Jersey

As sea levels rise due to climate change, Atlantic City leaders are planning to boost physical barriers instead of moving inland.

Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn LaTourette said Thursday that the state is not ready for the worsening effects of climate change and rising seas.

For one thing, changing the environmental footprint of mass transit was part of the last set of priorities, and is still included in the new list.

The effects of Ida didn't come as a surprise or shock to New Jersey DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, as he explained to those at the Ocean County Mayor's Association monthly meeting in Toms River.

The Barnegat Bay is a staple part of the Ocean County landscape and an important asset to the everyday living of those who reside and work here.

There are cases for concern across the board but ways of addressing them in the short and long term in New Jersey.

The president met officials in Hillsborough and families in Manville and says the damage caused by Ida underscores need to improve America's infrastructure.

The views contained within do not necessarily reflect those of Townsquare Media and 94.3 The Point. Well, today is Earth Day, and I would personally like to thank the Earth for putting up with me for 20 years. I think all of us can agree that we really take our planet for granted...