Jersey Sierran Index

New Jersey’s utility bills are already some of the highest in the nation, and they are about to get even higher. New Jerseyans want to power their homes and businesses with affordable and reliable energy, without the uncertainty of rising rates from...

Most NJ residents’ electric rates will increase by about 20% in June. In this article, we explain why this is happening. It’s not due to the push for clean energy.

As of this writing, eight bald eagles in New Jersey are known to have succumbed to avian influenza. This is a concern because not only are bald eagles beloved creatures, but also New Jersey has gone to great lengths to restore the population.

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...

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...

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....

As bird flu cases widen across the United States, authorities in New Jersey are on alert.

A future that integrates nature into urban designs will create significant mental health benefits and potentially more resilient and peaceful societies. Additionally, such biophilic design may lead to a decline in mental health inequalities through...

After 242 years of being part of the Great Seal of the United States, the bald eagle became our official national bird on December 24, 2024, when a bill that Congress had passed with unanimous support was signed into law by former President Joe...

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