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Toxic waste in New Jersey town caused $1 billion in harm and the settlement deal with BASF isn’t enough, environment group says

Save Barnegat Bay and the township of Toms River are suing to overturn a deal between the state and BASF under which the firm will pay $500,000...

18.12.2024 10

Fortune

Wayne Parry

New Jersey to consider charging oil and gas producers fees to fight climate change

The proposal aims to create a Climate Superfund similar to those created by the federal government to clean up toxic waste.

12.12.2024 7

Fortune

Wayne Parry

New Jersey bill targeting plastic packaging would require it to be recyclable or compostable by 2034

From bubble wrap to puffy air-filled plastic pockets, lots of what keeps items safe during shipping often ends up in landfills.

12.12.2024 5

Fortune

Wayne Parry

Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind power industry but it might not be that easy

“We are going to make sure that that ends on Day 1,” Trump said in a May speech. “I’m going to write it out in an executive order. It’s...

11.11.2024 2

Fortune

Wayne Parry

Ocean City tries to save historic Jersey Shore amusement park with ‘Giant Wheel’ as it shuts after generations

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier closed down becoming the victim of financial woes made worse by the lingering aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

14.10.2024 2

Fortune

Wayne Parry

Ex-NFL employee who embezzled $22M sues FanDuel alleging it fed gambling addiction

He pleaded guilty to embezzling $22 million. Now he is suing for $250 million.

02.10.2024 3

Fortune

Wayne Parry

Atlantic City’s top-performing Borgata casino was short on its online gambling taxes by $1.1 million, regulators say

The state Division of Gaming Enforcement said the casino was ordered to pay the full amount of taxes due, with penalties and interest totaling $1.3...

06.09.2024 10

Fortune

Wayne Parry

Coastal communities get $575 million to combat floods and climate threats

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a statement that the effort was intended to "help make sure America’s coastal communities are...

27.07.2024 9

Fortune

Wayne Parry