Climate change

It's subtle, but big changes are happening in New Jersey

It's a sign of many changes that are happening in New Jersey

We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels.

For over 200 years, the New Jersey Beach have attracted hundreds of thousands of vacationers each summer - But the latest report gives NJ Beaches a bad grade

Very unusual things are happening this winter that's not normal for New Jersey

As sea levels rise due to climate change, Atlantic City leaders are planning to boost physical barriers instead of moving inland.

Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn LaTourette said Thursday that the state is not ready for the worsening effects of climate change and rising seas.

For one thing, changing the environmental footprint of mass transit was part of the last set of priorities, and is still included in the new list.

The effects of Ida didn't come as a surprise or shock to New Jersey DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, as he explained to those at the Ocean County Mayor's Association monthly meeting in Toms River.

The Barnegat Bay is a staple part of the Ocean County landscape and an important asset to the everyday living of those who reside and work here.

There are cases for concern across the board but ways of addressing them in the short and long term in New Jersey.

The president met officials in Hillsborough and families in Manville and says the damage caused by Ida underscores need to improve America's infrastructure.