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New Jersey's beaches, for the most part, are in good condition and ready to handle crowds.

New Jersey has higher known rates of so-called “forever chemical” contamination than the nation overall, though state officials say that’s not necessarily all bad.

Restaurants, fast food spots and convenience stores will only be able to give plastic, single-use straws upon request, under a move to cut consumption.

Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said private industry can’t make the switch without a regulatory push – but that it’ll take time.

The state’s top environmental official says one of the striking things after the damage caused by former Hurricane Ida was the immediate interest in Blue Acres buyouts of often-flooded properties.

This past winter was relatively mild in the way of major storms, with the exception of a nor'easter in early February that dropped feet of snow in spots and caused significant erosion in parts of Ocean and Cape May Counties.