In a recent lecture, author George Marshall discusses why it’s so hard for us to grapple with climate change, and offers some suggestions for ways to discuss the topic more constructively.
Climate Change and Energy
How Can We Discuss Climate Change Constructively?
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014Fourth Regional Plan Conference Themes: Revitalization, Technology, Affordability and Access
Monday, November 17th, 2014The New Jersey Conference on the Fourth Regional Plan highlighted issues of affordability, transportation, technology, access to opportunity, and climate change.
Lincoln Institute Symposium: Collaboration, Regional Focus Are Keys to Successful Resilience
Thursday, November 6th, 2014At the Lincoln Institute symposium, panelists stressed that innovative resiliency solutions need collaboration and a regional focus.
Preparing for the Next Sandy Requires Facing Hard Facts
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014We need to begin the difficult conversation about how to accommodate rising sea levels and future severe storms, if we’re going to be ready for the next Sandy.
Water Infrastructure Funds: An Opportunity To Make Communities More Resilient
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014The New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust’s plan for its revolving funds must be improved if the funds are to enhance resilience to extreme weather.
New Jersey Future Partners With Lincoln Institute To Host Resiliency Symposium
Tuesday, September 30th, 2014Event will focus on concrete steps that are being taken post-Hurricane Sandy to plan, pay for and implement resiliency measures on the ground.
New Jersey Should Re-Join Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Thursday, September 18th, 2014New Jersey Future provided comments strongly supporting the state’s continued membership in the Northeast Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative as a way to generate funds for energy conservation and alternatives.
Energy Resiliency Bank Proposal: Right Concept, but Needs Detail To Protect Against Flooding
Monday, September 15th, 2014New Jersey Future strongly supports the proposed Energy Resiliency Bank, but recommends the current guide include more specifics if it is to meet its intended goals.
Documentary About Coastal Development in New Jersey To Be Shown in Rumson
Wednesday, August 27th, 2014New Jersey Future is sponsoring a free screening Sept. 20 of Shored Up, a documentary that examines the difficult issues related to coastal development in the face of severe weather and sea level rise. After the screening there will be a panel discussion and question-and-answer session.
Survey Will Help Sandy-Affected Towns Address Future Flood Risks
Tuesday, August 26th, 2014A survey will help Sandy-damaged towns determine their residents’ readiness to address flood risks.