Blog posts from around the country
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The public is allowed to access public records and to attend public meetings of government agencies. See changes that have been proposed by the legislature.
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A bill has been introduced that would require sellers of real estate to notify buyers of the presence of lead service lines
New Jersey Chapter
Smoke plumes shot up and darkened the horizon from a fire at an EMR metal recycling facility in Camden on February 21. Although the cause could not be confirmed, EMR initially speculated the cause was a lithium-ion battery. These are not supposed to…
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The world’s hunger for energy is increasing. Developing nations want more. AI demands more. At the same time, the Paris Agreement goal of capping greenhouse gas levels at 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels is slipping away. An array of clean energy…
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Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials recently gathered to discuss how New Jersey could be a major player in the Wild West world of artificial intelligence (AI). Murphy announced a partnership with Microsoft and Princeton University to develop…
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Many of us are still worn out from last year’s election. We may have had our fill of elections for a while. But for better or worse, New Jersey doesn’t give you a year off. New Jersey is one of two states whose gubernatorial election takes place the…
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Smokestacks are a less common sight—for now—but many sources of air pollution are still right in front of us.
Increased hauling of equipment, devices, and food from busy ports and warehouses has made transportation a major source of air pollution.…
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The “wind port” project at Paulsboro is headed for a state of hibernation. Stockpiles of wind turbine monopiles manufactured there are being disassembled. It is doubtful whether any offshore wind energy farms will be built in New Jersey over the…
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On May 7, the US Coast Guard said it would approve a permit to replace the Newark Bay Bridge and its approaches, skipping greener alternatives despite environmental concerns. The permit would include authorization for improvements from Interchange…