Advocates cite progress in lead-line replacement, curbing sewage overflows and state funding

Official says state must protect public from climate change effects, rejects criticism that potential rules are ‘fundamentally flawed’

Warning comes as water quality panel weighs new standards for pollutants

After years of friction, recreational drivers and conservationists say New Jersey still has no clear policy

Rep. Frank Pallone expected to help steer bill with strict health standards, reflecting those in New Jersey and some other states

Natural Resource Damage suit says secret replacements for ‘forever chemicals’ may be just as toxic

Critics say heavy water use would stress streams, worsen pollution. They want a state authority to say ‘no’ to the deal

Scientists want to learn more about links between ‘forever chemicals’ and ill-health

But roundtable panelists say most ratepayers will have to help meet multibillion-dollar cost

But Solvay says it’s not responsible for environmental contamination with ‘legacy’ chemicals