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‘Hazard NJ’ podcast: Episode 6 
The Pinelands, whose million acres of pine forest dominate South Jersey, is one of America’s unique environments. The area has always been prone to wildfires. Now climate change is making the wildfire season more unpredictable. The fear is not only fire, but its impact on the area’s legacy of illegal toxic dumping. Listen to this and other podcasts here.

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Join ANJEC as we continue our
2022 virtual roundtable series!
Sustainable Landscape Practices
Learn about ways to "green" your garden
Tuesday, November 29th
7:00P​M    Virtual Roundtable
Email ANJEC  (info@anjec.org) to Register

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Green Infrastructure Champions Virtual Training Program 
 Starting January 13, 2023 every Friday 10-12
 
This year’s  training is FREE.
Registration will start Dec 1

• Training on green infrastructure planning and implementation
• Technical support to develop a design for a green infrastructure demonstration project
• Networking opportunities with other Green Infrastructure Champions for mutual support
• Assistance with grant writing​

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​Jersey Water Works presents the Eighth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference. 
The themes of the 2022 Jersey Water Works Conference are Building a Water Sector Leadership Pipeline, Moving Money to Projects, Implementation, and Community Engagement.  Registration  HERE

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Environmental News Highlights
​Top news stories of the past two weeks:​ ·        

• Outstanding Results from NJ Plastic Ban - 6 months In
• JCP&L Selected to Connect Offshore Wind-Generated Electricity to the Grid
• US and China restart climate talks
• USA Roadmap for Nature-Based Solutions to Fight Climate Change
• US launches carbon offset program to help developing countries
• Whales ingest millions of microplastic 
• No glaciers on Kilimanjaro by 2050 
• At COP27, climate change framed as battle for survival
• Leave falling leaves alone this year 
• In Newark, a community grapples with 'manmade, urban flooding' 
• To Reduce Trash, Some States Charge the Companies Producing It
• EU set to adopt mandatory recycled content targets in new packaging law
• NJ regions plan climate defenses
• EPA Seeks Public Input on Inflation Reduction Act to Fight Climate Change
• The World Isn't Adapting to Climate Change Quickly Enough
• Biden's climate bill victory was hard won. Now, the real battle starts
• China completes world's first hybrid offshore wind-solar power plant
• 14 Every Day Tips To Reduce The Consumption of Microplastics
• Past eight years warmest on record
• The 'world's largest floating wind farm' produces its first power
• Colorado River conditions are worsening quicker than expected
• Meet the team using bubbles to keep Amsterdam's rivers clean
• Environmentally friendly 'biofoam' could address plastic pollution crisis
• Roadblock to NJ energy storage plan 
• Climate change is threatening insects worldwide but we can still save them
• UN called on to set target of zero new plastic pollution by 2040
• RU COOL marks 30th anniversary
• NJ's New Website Features Resources to Help Prepare for Future Storms
• Environmental justice has the White House's attention, building on 40 years of struggle
• Mexican village blames climate change as sea swallows its homes
• Seven NJ Transit projects to advance with $43M in federal funding
• COP27 is an opportunity to ban microplastics
• Climate Activists Block Teterboro Airport 
• World has 9 years to avoid critical climate change threshold
• Offshore onshore objections 
• 10th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum Unites Conservation Organizations
• Effects of climate change makes existing disadvantages for Indigenous much worse ​

More News

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More Questions and Virtual Hearing About New Flood Rule   learn more

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Young Farmers of Color Help US Meet Climate Goals - Is Washington Listening?        learn more

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LSRPA Foundation Provides Grants to Environmental Commissions    learn more

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Leached Chemicals from Plastic Pollution Kills Key Marine Microbes   learn more

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President Biden Delivers Remarks on Climate Change at COP27
   learn more​

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