New Jersey first state to ban wild animals in circuses
Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill banning the use of elephants, tigers and other wild and...
September heat waves are causing early dismissals in schools
Snow days are one of the best perks of winter for students, but now, schools are closing for another variation...
Hurricane-resistant home uses resilient boat-building techniques to weather the storm
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, American firm Specht Architects designed the Beach Haven House, a contemporary...
Brooklyn Grange announces a new location — in a former WWII shipyard
Inhabitat is thrilled to announce that New York City urban farming group Brooklyn Grange is launching its first...
Stormwaters sweep beneath this coastal beach house raised above dunes
Rather than elevate this coastal beach home on stilts, New York-based Raad Studio sought a more natural method...
The “most technologically-sophisticated commercial indoor farm in the world” will grow 30X more produce
As our technology is advancing, so are our farms. Indoor farming company Bowery is constructing what they describe...
The nation’s largest timber office building is coming to Newark
A 500,000-square-foot office building is set to rise in Newark, NJ — and once complete, it will be the largest...
Native American tribe is fighting against the Pilgrim Pipeline in New Jersey
As oil and gas companies race to plan more pipelines to criss-cross America, conservationists are similarly ramping...
New Jersey’s beloved walking bear “Pedals” may have been killed by hunters
Beloved New Jersey bear Pedals is said to be dead. A Facebook fan page for the American black bear who ambled around...
Could this 3.5-mile suspension bridge between NJ and Queens solve some of NYC’s transportation woes?
The Empire State Gateway is a wild new proposal that calls for a 3.5-mile suspension bridge to be built from New...
AeroFarms is building the world’s largest indoor vertical farm just 45 mins from Manhattan
AeroFarms broke ground last summer in Newark on what they are planning to be the world’s largest indoor vertical...
NJ Governor Chris Christie vetoes offshore wind power bill
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has vetoed legislation that would have made it easier to apply for small offshore...
The 10 most inspiring Inhabitat stories of 2015
Let's face it, environmental news can be downright depressing sometimes - which is why we strive to balance our...
NJ Transit approves proposed Hudson River tunnel environmental study
Last week, New Jersey Transit’s board decided to move forward with an environmental study to look into the feasibility...
Controversial LG office tower in the Palisades will be redesigned to protect beloved view
Protect the Palisades has some great news for New York nature lovers! It looks like the organization's massive...
Testicle-eating fish return to New Jersey
"The return of the testicle-eating fish" sounds more like a b-movie that should never happen, let alone an actual...
Tesla is back in business in New Jersey after Governor Christie lifts sales ban
Tesla is once again able to sell their luxury electric cars from showrooms in New Jersey, following the signing...
World’s largest indoor vertical farm will produce 2 million pounds of soil-free food in Newark
The multimillion-dollar deal was developed by AeroFarms in partnership with property management firm RBH Group,...
Despite financial collapse, Architecture for Humanity volunteer chapters wish to continue
On January 1, Architecture for Humanity (AFH) quietly closed its doors in a move that took the design world and...
INFOGRAPHIC: No Tests and Other Reasons Montessori School Makes Sense
Have you ever considered an alternative education model for your child or children? One that values self-motivation,...
New Sustainable Foodie Haven Set to Transform an Abandoned Warehouse in New Jersey
The 14,500-square-foot, pre-World War I warehouse and its adjacent municipal parking lot will be transformed into...
Decaying Hurricane Sandy Debris May Have Released Toxic Fumes in New Jersey
Just when they thought they were finally beginning to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, some New...
Tesla’s First Service Center in New Jersey Gets the Green Light
Despite recent battles with the state of New Jersey, Tesla has just received approval to build its first service...
Rebuild By Design Competition Winners Announced – $1 Billion Awarded to Protect East Coast From Future Storms
"The winning proposals are truly transformative and serve as blueprints for how we can safeguard the region and...
Torrential Rains Leave Parts of New York and New Jersey Drenched with Rail and Road Closures
Although the rain over New York and New Jersey has finally stopped, the overnight showers left many neighborhoods...
New Jersey Brush Fire Causes Smoke to Waft into New York
Many New York residents woke up to the smell of smoke this morning due to a brush fire that consumed part of a...
Is New York Turning on Tesla Too?
The battle between Tesla Motors and Auto Dealers Associations across the United States keeps raging on. It turns...
Arizona and Ohio Legalize Tesla’s Direct-to-Consumer Sales Model
The battle between Tesla and state car dealership associations continues to rage on, however the tide may be slowly...
Journal Squared, Expected to Be New Jersey’s Tallest Residential Complex, Breaks Ground in Jersey City
Acres of asphalt will be repaved into a sweeping tree-filled plaza with space for farmers markets, bicycle parking,...
Elon Musk Responds to New Jersey’s Tesla Ban
The founder of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, recently released a statement condemning New Jersey governor Chris Christie...