New Jersey’s final Global Warming Response Act Recommendations Report was just released by the state Department of Environmental Protection one year after its initial draft. The report presents a plan for the state to reach its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, while also positioning the state to reach its goal [...]
Climate Change and Energy
New Jersey Embraces Smart Growth to Combat Climate Change
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009On Earth Day, Taking Stock of New Jersey’s Environmental Record
Monday, April 20th, 2009New Jersey has made progress in getting its residents to use public transit and in preserving farmland and coastal areas, but more needs to be done.
Where and How We Develop is Key to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Friday, December 5th, 2008A total of 31 states have completed climate action plans, with 20 setting specific targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In Large Metro Areas, It’s Easy Being Green
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008New Jersey is in a good position with regard to its carbon footprint.
Fighting Climate Change Starts at Home
Friday, April 4th, 2008On a per capita basis, in 2005 New Jersey residents emitted an estimated 16.7 metric tons of carbon dioxide from three principal sources: transportation (34 percent); residential, commercial and industrial fuel use (32 percent); and electricity consumption (24 percent).
A key component in reducing greenhouse gas emissions involves driving less. According [...]
Higher Gas Prices are on the Horizon but NJ is Well-Positioned to Weather Storm
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008Since peaking in 1989, per-capita fuel consumption has declined in New Jersey. Nationwide, public transportation ridership grew by 2.1 percent in 2007; NJ Transit ridership grew by 4.1 percent.
Since 1980, New Jersey has had the fourth slowest growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the nation, behind North Dakota, South Dakota [...]
Leed-ND: A New Framework for Sustainable Development
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008There are currently 238 projects in 39 states and six countries participating in the LEED-ND pilot program.
The Link Between Energy Use and Land Use
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007Population density in Hudson County is about 13,000 people per square mile, the highest among New Jersey’s 21 counties and one of the most densely populated counties in the country. At the other end of the spectrum, Hunterdon County’s density is about 300 people per square mile. Union County, which contains [...]
Global Warming and New Jersey Development
Friday, November 18th, 2005Rising seas could not only shift today’s shoreline inland by 240 to 480 feet by the year 2100.
Real Winter Warmth?
Tuesday, December 11th, 2001The way we use our land in New Jersey is changing our climate, and in turn, could dramatically change our economy and way of life.
