29. Traffic Fatalities
Why do we care? Traffic accidents are one outcome of the patterns of development that have come to dominate...
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30. Loss of Freshwater Wetlands
Why do we care? Protecting what is left of our wetlands is a key component of environmental sustainability. Wetlands...
31. Nesting Water Bird Populations
Why do we care? Water bird populations are an indicator of the general health of the ecosystems where they...
32. River Health
Why do we care? The quality of our rivers tells us how well we are sustaining our natural systems...
33. Marine Water Quality
Why do we care? The quality of our marine ecosystems is a key aspect of our ability to sustain...
34. Total Energy Consumption
Why do we care? Energy systems are closely tied to many aspects of sustainability. Virtually all economic activity depends...
35. Farmland
Why do we care? New Jersey earned its reputation as the Garden State because its soil and climate make...
36. Ocean and Bay Beach Closings
Why do we care? Beach closings are highly visible events that can drive away potential visitors and reduce the...
37. Preserved and Developed Land
Why do we care? The rapid suburbanization of New Jersey is cutting down on the open space that we...
38. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Why do we care? Greenhouse gases (GHG) accumulate in the atmosphere and block the heat of the sun from...