From offshore wind investments to flood risk disclosure laws and climate education mandates, New Jersey is leading the nation’s response to climate change. This panel examines the state’s recent laws, policies, and investments, and discusses what it means both for the future of the state and as a model for the rest of the country. What are the political and environmental reasons for New Jersey’s progress? What was the role of the advocacy community and what must be done to maintain and grow commitments? Is New Jersey a catalyst for national standards and how do we grow momentum?
