
Science
Conservationists acquire 477 acres for Cape May Wildlife Refuge
The largest privately owned piece of land remaining on the Cape May Peninsula has been added to the Cape May Wildlife Refuge after more than 10 years of negotiations.
8 years ago
N.J. environmental groups band together to oppose expanded offshore drilling
The possibility of a spill is too great a risk, say environmentalist who fear jeopardizing marine life and New Jersey's tourism industry.
8 years ago
Sunoco appeals DEP’s stop work order
Sunoco is appealing the Department of Environmental Protection’s January 3 order to halt construction on the Mariner East 2 natural gas liquids pipeline.
8 years ago
SpaceX’s big new rocket blasts off with sports car on top
SpaceX's big new rocket blasted off Tuesday on its first test flight, carrying a red sports car aiming for an endless road trip past Mars.
8 years ago
AG rejects PennEast offers for easements on protected lands
Pipeline company says it will begin eminent domain actions if landowners hold out after deadline.
8 years ago
Conservation could curb future N.J. water demands
A Rutgers University study says New Jersey’s water needs could actually diminish, despite population growth, if citizens and utility systems invest in conservation.
8 years ago
Mars rover Curiosity’s panoramic photo depicts its epic journey
Here's a reminder that while you are out in the world buying groceries or picking up dry cleaning, NASA's Mars rover Curiosity is on the red planet doing work.
8 years ago
Wrist watching: Amazon patents system to track, guide employees’ hand movements
"This idea, if implemented in the future, would improve the process for our fulfillment associates," the company says.
8 years ago
Landowners tear up PennEast leases as New Jersey shelves permit application
They will not agree to the company’s plans to build the pipeline on their land — at the price offered, or in some cases at any price.
8 years ago
Oldest nuke plant in the US closing a year ahead of schedule
Chicago-based Exelon Generation says the Oyster Creek plant in Lacey Township, New Jersey, will close this fall.
8 years ago
What Trump’s tariff on solar panels means for Pa.
A solar panel that arrives in the United States from overseas now comes with a higher price tag.
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