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Photo Courtesy of Nathan Siemers through Creative Commons.
Businesses at Jersey Shore also affected by climate change
A sign sits outside of the Camden County Historical Society on the day of the community workshop on flooding in the city. (Jenalyz Serrata)
Camden coastal resilience plan: Will this fix Camden’s flooding problem?
"Napa Pool Party" by Kevin Krejci is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Pools: Splashing into sustainability
Beachgoers enjoy the sun and sand at Ocean City, N.J. (Photo by Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
Ocean City among NJ coastal towns affected by sea-level rise
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Features
A hermit crab on display (Photo by Taryn Elliott from Pexels)
What to know before you buy a hermit crab at the Jersey Shore
The cover of Preserving the Pines by William J. Lewis. (Courtesy of William J. Lewis)
Book about Pine Barrens tackles conservation in South Jersey
CFET’s large greenhouse is where they grow all their seedlings for its outside gardens. (Photo courtesy of CFET website)
South Jersey Highlights: The Center for Environmental Transformation in Camden
A Cape May County staple, The Wetlands Institute has been a part of the local community for over 50 years. (Shayne Crowley)
South Jersey Highlights: The Wetlands Institute aims to protect marshlands
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Essays & Explainers
Close up of sprouting plants (Photo courtesy of Marcus Spiske)
DIY: Want to combat climate change? Cut down on processed foods.
Spartina, or cordgrass, thriving in South Jersey wetlands. (Jayna Petrosh)
How Spartina decline fuels the Sixth Extinction
How climate change affects surfing at the Jersey shore
How climate change affects surfing at the Jersey shore
Using recycled paper, these pots provide a biodegradable option for starting seeds and supporting eco-friendly gardening. (Jayna Petrosh)
DIY: Sustainable gardening with paper pots
South Jersey Highlights
"View north from the top of the Apple Pie Hill fire tower" by Famartin, licensed under CC BY 3.0.
South Jersey Highlight: Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Image from the last clean-up event. (Courtesy of George Gravenstine).
South Jersey Highlights: Strawbridge Lake volunteers help to clean up park
Cape May Point State Park—pictured here with the WWII-barracks-turned-Visitors-Center, the famous purple martin houses, and the historic lighthouse. (Jayna Petrosh)
South Jersey Highlights: Nature programming at Cape May Point State Park
Zach Heiken of ZRH Farms in Pedricktown won the national Outstanding Young Farmer Award. (Photo courtesy of the NJ Department of Agriculture)
South Jersey Highlights: Salem County farmer wins 2025 Outstanding Young Farmer Award
Greatest Hits
The Edelman Fossil Park & Museum’s Quarry of Rowan University opened its doors in March. Quarry digs at the park are now open. (Gavin Schweiger)
From marl pit to fossil treasure: The origins of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum
Delaware River at Interstate 80 Bridge. (Susan Owens, Delaware River Basin Commission).
Saltwater intrusion into the Delaware River: Drought in the Delaware Valley
The 2025 Excellence in NJ Local News Awards were given out by The Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University. The award honors local news outlets for their contributions to informing communities, holding power accountable, and driving positive change. (Courtesy of The Center for Cooperative Media).
South Jersey Climate News receives 2025 Excellence in NJ Local News Award
Target Distribution Center is a couple minutes away from Amazon warehouses as well as Logan Township, N.J. (Maryela Gallardo)
Warehouse construction having an adverse affect on NJ communities
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Plants being watered at the regenerative farm on Rowan’s West Campus. (Rowan Today)
Regenerative farm at Rowan’s West Campus cultivates new opportunities for students
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Rowan student uses AI app to help prevent food waste
From left to right: Nathan Lowe, Andrew J. McNally, Asim Z. Haque, Bob Brabston, and Mark Magyar speak as a part of the first panel of experts. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Glassboro, NJ.
Rowan University holds conference on energy workforce in New Jersey
From left to right: Peter Combs, Kyle Mains, and Corrina Ricatti planting at REAL’s plant and sip event. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Glassboro, NJ.
Rowan Environmental Action League highlights community garden at event
Panelists at discuss clean energy. Photo via William Mendez
Sweeney Center holds conference discussing clean energy solutions
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