The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly disruptive throughout the world.
Threats such as storm flooding, increasing land and marine heat, sea level rise, saltwater intrusion, drought and wildfires are being experienced with greater frequency and intensity affecting populations, property and infrastructure.
In response, nations and global organizations are attempting -- with yet unknown effect -- to coordinate efforts intended to slow global temperature rise and mitigate climate change impacts.
In New Jersey climate change is already impacting workforce, housing and education resources, portending threats to the state's environmental and economic future, and affecting the physical and mental health of the state's residents particularly those in environmental justice communities.
To address climate change Gov. Phil Murphy has instituted aggressive goals for transitioning the state to clean energy yet the many political, economic, logistical and environmental complexities reveal the magnitude of the challenge.
In this NJ Spotlight News virtual roundtable series, we will hold:
Three editions exploring the science behind New Jersey's specific climate change vulnerabilities and the policies intended to address the impacts of each
One edition evaluating the scope of policy actions the state is taking - and may yet need to take - to enable New Jerseyans to adapt to an increasingly intense and volatile new climate normal
Edition 1: Storm Flooding (Feb 7th)
Storm flooding and water infrastructure effects on water quality, housing, environmental justice and state economics
Panelists:
Amanda Devecka-Rinear, Executive Director, New Jersey Organizing Project | New Jersey Resource Project
Brooke Maslo, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Mark McDonough, President, New Jersey American Water, Senior Vice President, American Water
Mayor Richard M. Onderko, Borough of Manville, New Jersey
Jon Hurdle, Water & Environment Writer, NJ Spotlight News
Moderator: Briana Vannozzi, Anchor, NJ Spotlight News
Sponsor: New Jersey American Water
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