2020 New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate Change
Provided by: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection|Published on: April 27, 2021|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Scientific Reports
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
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Synopsis
- This 205-page scientific report, commissioned by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, provides an overview of greenhouse gases, regional and global climate change, and the specific effects of climate change on New Jersey.
- The report is broken up into chapters and there is an executive summary for quick reference.
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Positives
- This report is written in a clear, easy-to-understand style.
- Clicking on the sidebar menu at the top left-hand corner enables a navigable table of contents.
Prerequisites
- The Executive Summary will help students understand the scope and purpose of the report because it provides a broad overview of many of the topics covered.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Civics classes could use the report to compare and contrast state environmental policies such as New Jersey's Executive Order 89 or the New Jersey Global Warming Response Act with international agreements such as the Kyoto Protocol.
- Health and biology classes could locate and read sections of the report that explain how climate change impacts human health.
- Other resources on this topic include this resiliency map of New Jersey's coastal areas, this video about climate change impacts on New Jersey from Rutgers Climate Institute, and this Grist video on infrastructure improvements in Hoboken, New Jersey.
This resource contains a detailed report on the state of the environment of New Jersey between 1970-2020 and ways to manage climate risk. This report has been reviewed by scientists and experts, and it's recommended for students to gain deep insights.
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