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Drought and wildfires intensify with a changing climate

Despite recent precipitation, New Jersey remains under a drought warning. Rain and snowfall statewide have generally helped water supply conditions, but the accumulations are not enough. While...

‘Smolder, smoke, burn’

The state has elevated its drought watch status to a drought warning. Gov. Phil Murphy and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette...