Interim plan in place to fight beach erosion in North Wildwood

A temporary solution to solve beach erosion in North Wildwood has been put in place after collaboration between Gov. Phil Murphy and Mayor Patrick Rosenello.

New report ranks the most polluted places in the U.S.

The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.

Celebrate Earth Day: Easy ways you can help preserve our planet

Helping to preserving our home is easier than you think. Here are some tips to help you honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and beyond.

Dubai flooding prompts cloud seeding questions

The heaviest rain ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates flooded portions of major highways and Dubai’s international airport in a matter of hours Tuesday.

Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best

Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.

Which states are the greenest? Report ranks most eco-friendly places in US

A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.

These Girl Scouts baked new cookie in effort to save coral reefs

Two Florida Girl Scouts developed and pitch a potential idea of how a new Girl Scout cookie could elevate the need for coral reef awareness.

EPA cracking down on forever chemicals, or PFAS, in tap water

The Biden Administration is doing something that's never been done before and setting the first national standard to limit forever chemicals in drinking water.

EPA cracking down on forever chemicals in tap water
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The Biden Administration is setting a national standard to limit forever chemicals in drinking water. Residents near former Willow Grove Naval Air Base are pleased with the new standard.

PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.

March marks 10th straight month as the hottest on record, scientists say

Climate scientists connect most of the record hot temperatures to human-caused climate change like carbon dioxide and methane emissions created by burning coal and natural gas.

Beach erosion across South Jersey shore towns causing major concern ahead of summer crowds

As spring dawns and we begin to dream of warmer temps and endless summer nights, listening to the waves lap the shoreline, Jersey shore officials are becoming concerned that many of the communities may run out of shoreline.

Major beach erosion causing concern throughout Jersey shore communities
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Jersey shore communities, including Atlantic City, Ocean City and North Wildwood, are experiencing major erosion on their beaches and causing a great deal of concern for officials up and down the coast.

USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs

According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.

What's that smoky smell? N.J. Forest Service conducting prescribed burns

The New Jersey Forest Fire service conducted several prescribed burns in various areas in South Jersey and as winds shifted in an easterly direction, smoke was blown toward Philadelphia.

Bucks County sues major oil companies due to climate change crisis

Bucks County’s three elected commissioners believe Exxon Mobile, Chevron, BP, Shell, and others are to blame for deceiving the public about what they knew burning fossil fuels would do to the climate.

Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.