Environment

Plastic is everywhere. Going "plastic-free" can be much easier said than done.

New restrictions take effect as part of the Garden State’s crackdown on plastic waste.

Three species of shark use New Jersey’s coastal salt marshes as nurseries — the sandbar shark, the smooth dogfish and the sand tiger shark.

The incident occurred just days after a judge allowed EMR to restart its shredder facility following a fire there in May.

The law would protect a percentage of trees on a given property from being cleared. Some residents support adopting the law, with a few reservations.

Anyone can contribute to the map of sites where tires, construction debris and other junk is dumped illegally.

One worker sustained life-threatening injuries and was in “critical, but stable condition” Tuesday, a county spokesperson said.

Rainfall and a change in wind direction are expected to push the smoky air away from Philadelphia.

N95 masks are designed to filter out the particles released during wildfires.

Wildfire smoke is bringing very unhealthy air pollution to the Philadelphia region. Officials say everyone should avoid optional outdoor activities.

The incident occurred during repairs of pollution control equipment at the refinery.

Tiny particulate matter from wildfire smoke can cause respiratory problems.

About three out of four U.S. residents say they want their elected officials to pass laws that tackle climate change.

County emergency services said dozens of firefighters responded to a blaze at 3 Industrial Drive, the address of a junkyard owned by EMR.

Nearby residents opposed the project during a tense public meeting Tuesday.