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Murphy’s Budget Address: Strong Words on Environment
March 14, 2018
Governor Murphy announced his proposed FY2019 budget. While it includes initiatives for clean energy and fighting climate change, it continues the pattern of slashing the DEP budget. This year the agency is allocated $275 million; down from $321...
Tropical Storm Ida Brings Flash Floods to NJ - Shows Impact of Climate Change
September 2, 2001
Tropical Storm Ida battered New Jersey yesterday and early this morning, resulting in flash flooding and at least fourteen deaths. Governor Murphy declared a state of emergency late Wednesday. The National Weather Service has active flash flooding...