CivicStory and the South Orange Public Library hosted a discussion among three young environmental leaders on November 17, 2021, following the United Nations’ annual conference (COP26) to address global warming and climate change.
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CivicStory has launched the third phase of its NJ Sustainability Reporting project, tapping into the influence of youth on environmental sustainability topics with the participation of three student reporters alongside two professional reporters.
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The CivicStory board, advisors, readers and viewers mourn the passing of multi-media journalist and digital expert Donna Liu on September 2. We convey deepest condolences to her family and friends.
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Five University of Missouri journalism students have created a Playbook for a Midwestern sustainable reporting hub. The students presented their innovations to CivicStory. In the spirit of collaboration, we simply couldn't keep their insights to ourselves.
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CivicStory’s new board of trustees president, Pamela B. Daniels met with Newsroom Innovation Fellow Abby Orf to discuss how Daniels’ career, experiences and perspectives will serve the mission of CivicStory.
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It's not always easy to think about ecology. However, one author, Georgia Madiba, produced and distributed thousands of Home Eco-Guides to the two towns of South Orange and Maplewood to inform residents of sustainable living tips. Madiba organized community efforts and sponsorships in an effort to encourage residents keep eco-friendliness front of mind.
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Twenty-one municipalities in New Jersey have combined sewer overflows (CSOs). This causes flooding into the streets and rivers, and sometimes basements of disinvested communities. Experts are working to keep stormwater out of the sewers to prevent overflows.
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Three organizations are working together to support student projects related to water quality management, conservation, and habitat protection.
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