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Canadian wildfire smoke creates severe air pollution in New Jersey

Canadian wildfire smoke creates severe air pollution in New Jersey

A Rutgers study reveals that wildfire smoke from Canada in 2023 caused dangerous air pollution in New Jersey, particularly impacting vulnerable communities.

Lilo H. Stainton reports for NJ Spotlight News.

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Climate change could impact fish catches, Rutgers study finds

Climate change is causing fish species to travel in search of suitable temperatures, and it’s impacting the marine food web, a Rutgers study finds.
To learn bees' secrets, count them one by one

To learn bees' secrets, count them one by one

The decline of bee populations is a looming crisis, but there is a dearth of scientific data. Hyperlocal researchers, with nets and notebooks, could be key.
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Rutgers to drop fossil fuel investments in battle against climate change

New Jersey's largest university is leveraging its $1.6 billion endowment as a tool to fight climate change.

Murphy announces plan for 100% clean energy by 2050
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Murphy announces plan for 100% clean energy by 2050

The first-term Democratic governor announced the plan at Stockton University alongside two Cabinet officials who will be carrying the plan out.

Senate passes Smith Bill to establish the NJ Climate Change Resource Center at Rutgers
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Senate passes Smith Bill to establish the NJ Climate Change Resource Center at Rutgers

A new bill would establish the New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center at Rutgers University to carry out interdisciplinary research activities that will help New Jersey prepare for and adapt to, climate change.

An invasive new tick is spreading in the U.S.
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An invasive new tick is spreading in the U.S.

The Asian long-horned tick, reported in New York’s suburbs and as far west as Arkansas, can carry lethal diseases. But no infected specimens have yet been found here.
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