New JerseyNovember 2026In people's own words
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Experiences of pollution, flooding, and extreme heat in New Jersey, told by the people who lived them. Each person approved their story and chose how they're named.
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[Town], [County] County
“SAMPLE - replace me. A short, powerful line from the story goes here.”
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Your story
Has pollution, flooding, or extreme heat touched your neighborhood? This space is saved for you.
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Interview
“SAMPLE - replace me. A short quote from the interview goes here.”
- SAMPLE question: How long have you lived in your neighborhood?
- SAMPLE - replace me. The person's answer goes here, in their own words.
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Each person approved the final version and chose how they're named: full name, first name, or anonymous.
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