The cleanup of Manhattan Project-era radiological waste at the former DuPont Chambers Works in Deepwater, N.J. The project will continue until 2038, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said at a recent public presentation in nearby Salem County. sjclimate.news/6415/showcas...

A new school year has begun. And that means tens of thousands of fluorescent yellow school buses are back on the roads. School buses are an essential part of education in the Garden State, yet these school buses also have an environmental impact on air quality. sjclimate.news/6392/feature...

Like salt water taffy and a sunburn, hermit crabs are synonymous with the Jersey Shore. However, hermit crabs aren’t beach souvenirs. They are exotic creatures that require lots of care and can live for decades. To learn more, click the link! sjclimate.news/6347/feature...

Environmental justice advocates outline urgent need for climate action in Camden Click the link to learn more! @podcaststeve.bsky.social sjclimate.news/6307/showcas...

Important announcement! We are going on a two-week hiatus. We will be back to publishing during the week of August 25. For now, check out sjclimate.news to read tons of climate related stories.

The New Jersey Pinelands is a national reserve, meaning large parts of the area are protected by the government and cannot be developed, but the area is still facing sustainability issues. To learn more about the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, click the link: sjclimate.news/6146/showcas...

William J. Lewis, the founder of the Piney Tribe Facebook group released a book on May 27, “Preserving the Pines,”, where he takes a deep dive into the history of environmental advocacy in the Pine Barrens. To learn more, click the link below. sjclimate.news/5592/feature...

"The Center for Environmental Transformation, located in downtown Camden, New Jersey, was founded in 2007 with the mission to empower the community of Camden through positive environmental duties." To learn more, click the link below. sjclimate.news/5593/feature...

"On a recent Friday at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, 65 cars lined up to receive fresh fruits and vegetables at an on-campus food pantry. By the end of the event, around 3,300 pounds of food had been provided for over 300 families." Read more here: sjclimate.news/5907/feature...

"Cleaning up our parks, lakes, and other outdoor recreational spaces takes a village. The community surrounding Strawbridge Lake Park knew this, and in 2018, several locals...founded Strawbridge Lake Park’s Beautification Committee." To learn more, click the link! sjclimate.news/5788/feature...

"Spartina plays a critical role in protecting these fragile habitats by reducing coastal erosion, improving water quality, buffering against climate change, and providing essential habitat for a variety of wildlife." To learn more, click the link below. sjclimate.news/5702/essays/...

"Cape May Point State Park, located at the southern tip of New Jersey, spans 244 acres of freshwater meadows, coastal dunes, forests, and beaches." To learn more about Cape May Point State Park, click the link below! sjclimate.news/6113/feature...

"You’ve seen environmental justice come under fire. But what does the term mean? Here are the basics of what it is – and why it matters now more than ever." To read more, click the link below. sjclimate.news/6110/essays/...

"A few miles from New Jersey’s southernmost tip, the Cohanzick Nature Reserve is an important cultural center and meeting place for South Jersey’s Indigenous community." To read more about the Cohanzick Nature Reserve, click the link below. sjclimate.news/6065/feature...

Jersey Shore businesses of all kinds thrive off of the tourism industry and the thousands of people traveling to the beaches each summer, but as floods worsen and become more frequent, it is hard to see the future of beach businesses. To learn more, click the link. sjclimate.news/6117/news/bu...

"The sport of surfing depends on clean water, beach access, and protection of the ocean and the coastline. This video explains how climate change affects the Jersey shore and its local surf spots." To learn more, click the link below. sjclimate.news/6089/essays/...

Steamboats have had a long history in the South Jersey area, dating back to the Civil War. To learn more about the history of steamboats in South Jersey, click the link: sjclimate.news/6099/feature...

"The first ever Hitting4Habitat (H4H) tournament was held on April 26 at Alcyon Park in Pitman. The goal for the day was to have participating baseball and softball teams play to boost biodiversity in their local communities." Click here to read more: sjclimate.news/6093/feature...

Significant flooding in East Camden, specifically in Marlton and Admiral Wilson Boulevard, was the focus of a recent workshop discussing potential solutions to the problem. sjclimate.news/5898/news/ca...

DIY: Sustainable gardening with paper pots! Creating plant pots from recycled paper is a simple and effective way to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

Fast fashion not only burdens the environment, but also people. Instead of buying from these fast fashion companies, shoppers can turn to their local thrift stores. Read more at: sjclimate.news/5508/feature...

The journey began in 2003 when Kenneth Lacovara, now director of Edelman Fossil and Museum Park (EFM), brought his students from Drexel University to a then-marl quarry in Mantua to collect fossils. Read more at: sjclimate.news/5941/feature...

While there may always be environmental drawbacks to swimming pools, there are a plethora of ways to minimize the impact and make your pool more sustainable. Read more: sjclimate.news/5839/news/po...

While it may seem impossible not to contribute to the waste problem, there are a few small ways you may not have heard of that can help a little bit. Read more: sjclimate.news/5601/essays/...

The ever-present effects of climate change mean that flooding is becoming more common in coastal towns like Ocean City. (Photo by Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0)

Salem County vegetable and grain farmer Zach Heiken of ZRH Farms in Pedricktown is a national winner in the 2025 Outstanding Young Farmers of America Convention.

The Delaware River Basin Commission estimates about 14.2 million people rely on the Delaware Basin for their water supply, but a rising threat of saltwater intrusion poses a danger to this resource. (Photo courtesy of Susan Owens, Delaware River Basin Commission). sjclimate.news/5924/news/sa...

Go Green Galloway is a group of volunteers in Galloway Township, Atlantic County, focused on promoting sustainability and protecting the environment. Read more at: sjclimate.news/5499/feature...

New Jersey went from a state where polls were 80% in favor of wind power to one where the population is closer to a 50% favorability of offshore wind. What happened? Wind Turbines on the Sea 2022. (Photo by Damir K. from Pexels)

The Pine Barren Venom Jeep Club is an all-volunteer group that cleans up forests throughout the Pine Barrens in South Jersey. Read more at: sjclimate.news/5604/feature...

While New Jersey residents may think that the state is not experiencing as much snow compared to previous years, that idea is false, according to experts. Read more here: sjclimate.news/5805/news/le... A field of greenery is covered with a wintery mix in Mendham, NJ.(Photo by Lalada from Pexels).

More than 50 volunteers gathered at Liney Ditch Park in Camden for a community tree planting and park cleanup. Rowan University undergraduate students, along with Dr. Mahbubur Meenar, plant a tree. (Photo courtesy of Megan Polifrone) sjclimate.news/5813/essays/...

Each person can help try and fight back against the impacts of habitat loss and climate change. How? Planting a native pollinator garden–simple, easy, and quick. Read our article on quick and easy steps to creating your own pollinator garden. (Shayne Crowley) sjclimate.news/5552/essays/...

Wildfires like the one currently burning in the Pinelands are becoming increasingly common due to the drought currently affecting the state. The drought is a side effect of a warming planet. Read more at: sjclimate.news/5785/news/wi... (Photo by Tomas Liogys/USFWS)

South Cape May was once a town but was destroyed by storms and the sea, eventually merging with Lower Township. In 1981, the land became South Cape May Meadows, a preserve for migratory birds. Check out the rest of this story at our site! 🌻🌿🌎

South Jersey will host a variety of Earth Day events, including festivals, plant sales, and eco-educational activities in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties. Check out the rest of this story at our site! 🌻🌿🌎

Camden, NJ faces poor air quality from climate change and pollution, worsening health issues like asthma. Residents and advocates are pushing for cleaner energy and stricter regulations. A key win was replacing a planned incinerator-powered microgrid with cleaner sources. Check the full story out!

Instead of recycling, jars can be creatively reused for purposes like smoothies, homemade gifts, planters, money-saving jars, and even making sourdough starter or kombucha, helping reduce waste and support sustainability. Check out the full article on our site! 🌿

Baseball season has begun and, as fun as the games can be, the negative environmental impacts of stadiums cannot be ignored. (Photo courtesy of redlegsfan21 from Wikicommons). Read more at sjclimate.news/5618/feature...

The Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University in Mantua, N.J., opened to the public for the first time on Saturday, March 29. People came to learn about dinosaurs and other marine life that lived here 66 million years ago. (Photo by Gavin Schweiger). sjclimate.news/5587/feature...

South Jersey Highlights: Environmental stewardship efforts along the Atlantic City Expressway. Started in 2017, the READI program supports environmental work along the Atlantic City Expressway, from planting flowers to restoring marshes and partnering with local groups. Read more at our site!

Wetlands: The Lifeline of Atlantic County Jayna Petrosh & Trevor Johnston, Staff Writers Atlantic County’s wetlands prevent flooding, filter water, and support wildlife, but climate change and development threaten their survival without aid. Check out the full story @ sjclimate.news

Black Run Preserve is a 1,300-acre area in Evesham Township, NJ, protecting the Pinelands environment. Once cranberry farms, it was saved from development through New Jersey’s Green Acres program and is now maintained by the Friends of the Black Run Preserve.

Our reporter Shayne Crowley digs for 66-million-old fossils at the preview for the opening of The Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University, located in Mantua Township, N.J. The museum’s opening is March 29. (Video by Gavin Schweiger) sjclimate.news/5488/feature...

The Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University, located in Mantua Township, N.J., displays life in the days of the dinosaurs in South Jersey 65 million years ago. The museum's grand opening is March 29. sjclimate.news/5435/feature...

South Jersey Climate News was featured on Rowan Today, go check it out! 📰✏️ Story and Photo via Rowan Today today.rowan.edu/news/2025/03...

Residents in the city of Camden have long endured poor air quality, but one recurring issue stands out as both hazardous and preventable: Fires at a city scrap metal recycling facility. Read more at the 🔗 in our bio. 📝: Bradley Leverrett 📸: Bradley Leverrett sjclimate.news/5373/essays/...

This video provides an introduction to the Cohanzick Nature Reserve, run by the Native American Advancement Corp. Watch the full video below. sjclimate.news/staff_name/p...

In New Jersey alone 3,034 warehouses generate at least 380,000 daily truck trips. Residents in the region are taking to the streets to protest the development of these sprawling facilities. Read more below. sjclimate.news/5323/showcas...

Despite having assets like the Atlantic City Expressway, an airport, train and bus stations, and nine casinos, the assets aimed at Atlantic City locals could possibly be washed away in the next decade. Read more below. sjclimate.news/5299/feature...