NJ Spotlight News
Climate change: How can New Jersey prepare?
Clip: 10/28/2022 | 4m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Climate expert Robert Kopp discusses the complicated challenges
New Jersey's coastline was permanently changed by Superstorm Sandy. And while a lot of work has been done to elevate homes in potential flood zones and to harden the shore, the threat of extreme weather persists, driven by climate change. According to a Rutgers University study, the sea level at the Jersey Shore is rising at more than double the global average rate.
NJ Spotlight News is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS
NJ Spotlight News
Climate change: How can New Jersey prepare?
Clip: 10/28/2022 | 4m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
New Jersey's coastline was permanently changed by Superstorm Sandy. And while a lot of work has been done to elevate homes in potential flood zones and to harden the shore, the threat of extreme weather persists, driven by climate change. According to a Rutgers University study, the sea level at the Jersey Shore is rising at more than double the global average rate.
How to Watch NJ Spotlight News
NJ Spotlight News is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Former Gov. Chris Christie reflects on Superstorm Sandy
Video has Closed Captions
The storm was a defining moment in Christie’s political career (5m 11s)
How Hoboken is building up its flood defenses
Video has Closed Captions
The goal was to address coastal surge as well as chronic flooding (5m 50s)
On 10-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, NJ takes stock
Video has Closed Captions
Reminders of Sandy are everywhere, as work goes on to make the state more resilient (2m 37s)
Union Beach after Sandy: Fewer people, bigger homes
Video has Closed Captions
Some 700 fewer people live in Union Beach than in 2012 before the storm (6m 20s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
NJ Spotlight News is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS