Chances are you’ve heard people say that global warming has "stopped," "paused," or hit a "slowdown." It’s a favorite talking point of political conservatives like Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who recently declared that there has been &…
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Some advocates say South Jersey towns are ignoring future weather risks
As towns work to recover from Hurricane Sandy, some environmental and community advocates worry they are missing a golden opportunity to plan for future weather risks. These advocates said while towns are committing a lot of energy and attention to reb…
Rutgers Hosts Statewide Conference on Climate Change Preparedness in NJ
On May 22, a diverse group of public and private New Jersey leaders gathered at Rutgers University to engage in a dialogue about enhancing capacity in the Garden State to better plan for and adapt to a changing climate. Organized by the New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance, the conference was designed to highlight leading climate […]
Shore towns must prepare for even higher seas
Chip McLenna has noticed gradual changes over the years in Margate, with the bay seeming to be higher and tidal flooding occurring more often. So when Hurricane Sandy sent several feet of water into his home, McLenna, 45, knew rebuilding would mean goi…
Beyond Sandy: The new normal
In the immediate aftermath of superstorm Sandy, the future seemed a long way off. But as short-term concerns of safety and shelter have given way to longer-term worries over tax revenues and the tourist season, local officials, business owners and resi…
Ten Years to Rebuild Smarter, More Resilient Jersey Shore, Experts Say
It will take a decade to rebuild the Jersey Shore, and when it is done its economy may be different and there may be a much smaller population, according to a disaster expert who oversaw the recovery of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina…&#…
Officials urge some parts of LBI, Toms River to vacate instead of rebuild
The ocean swallowed up swaths of the New Jersey coastline during Hurricane Sandy, washing mounds of sand across the state’s barrier islands and burying homes and infrastructure…In the future, storms significantly weaker than Sandy will produce simila…
Why was Sandy so nasty? Look to the North Pole, Rutgers expert tells Morris Plains audience
Climate change may have contributed to Hurricane Sandy’s fury, according to environmental experts at Rutgers University. Sandy could not spin out to sea because of a high pressure system from the arctic circle–where the ice cap has melted t…
Lecture to Discuss Garden State’s Changing Weather
Hurricane Sandy left an indelible imprint on the state. While some were able to get power restored within a week – a feat that many at the time thought was terrible in and of itself – over two weeks later some remain out of their homes and in the thick…
