Carolyn Jones
@carolyn-jones.bsky.social
Freelance climate reporter based in Princeton, New Jersey.
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Floods happen and they can be deadly. So what should Princeton, NJ residents know about their own risks? Read the full story at TAPinto Princeton.
#princeton #flooding #turnarounddontdrown
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#princeton #flooding #turnarounddontdrown
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When Princeton Floods: What Every Resident Should Know
Princeton, NJ - This summer’s Texas tragedy, where more than a hundred people died in a flash flood, brings renewed focus to a risk faced by many communities, including Princeton. Floods happen,...
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July 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Floods happen and they can be deadly. So what should Princeton, NJ residents know about their own risks? Read the full story at TAPinto Princeton.
#princeton #flooding #turnarounddontdrown
www.tapinto.net/towns/prince...
#princeton #flooding #turnarounddontdrown
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Princeton's crash report for June is in. Last month, 4 pedestrians were hit by cars on crosswalks. Also, a cyclist in the protected bike lane on Washington Street suffered a concussion when a car turned in front of him. This is the 8th month we've summarized our town's crash records.
June Crashes in Princeton: 4 Pedestrians, 1 Bicylist Hit by Cars
Princeton, NJ — Pedestrians continue to have a tough time on Princeton’s roads. Last month, there were three cases of pedestrians being struck on crosswalks. In one of those cases, the driver hit...
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July 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Princeton's crash report for June is in. Last month, 4 pedestrians were hit by cars on crosswalks. Also, a cyclist in the protected bike lane on Washington Street suffered a concussion when a car turned in front of him. This is the 8th month we've summarized our town's crash records.
Princeton's crash report for May is in. Three pedestrians were struck by cars on crosswalks. Two cyclists also collided with cars. One of those cyclists was a 12-year old on a crosswalk. www.tapinto.net/towns/prince...
#zerovision #pedestriansafety #princeton
#zerovision #pedestriansafety #princeton
June 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Princeton's crash report for May is in. Three pedestrians were struck by cars on crosswalks. Two cyclists also collided with cars. One of those cyclists was a 12-year old on a crosswalk. www.tapinto.net/towns/prince...
#zerovision #pedestriansafety #princeton
#zerovision #pedestriansafety #princeton
I've been wading through Princeton's vehicle crash reports every month for six months and keep coming across drivers hitting a person or another car and then driving off. I began to wonder how frequent these hit+runs are. It turns out to be much higher than I'd thought ..
Fleeing the Scene: Princeton Grapples with a Persistent Rate of Hit-and-Runs
Princeton, NJ — Two weeks ago, the Princeton Police Department’s Facebook page lit up when the cops asked for help. They were seeking a red Subaru, whose driver had struck a pedestrian on a...
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May 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I've been wading through Princeton's vehicle crash reports every month for six months and keep coming across drivers hitting a person or another car and then driving off. I began to wonder how frequent these hit+runs are. It turns out to be much higher than I'd thought ..
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I'll just take this moment to point out that the US Institute of Peace, just a few weeks ago, contained one of the finest concentrations of US expertise on India and Pakistan, and crisis management in South Asia.
May 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I'll just take this moment to point out that the US Institute of Peace, just a few weeks ago, contained one of the finest concentrations of US expertise on India and Pakistan, and crisis management in South Asia.
You might think the Princeton Public Library is just a place for books—but did you know it’s also where you can stay cool, get support during a power outage, or find prep gear ahead of a storm? It’s kind of our town’s hidden gem for climate resilience. ❤️📚 Full story here:
When Power Goes Out, Princeton Can Head to the Library for Things (Not Just Books) That Can Help
This story was produced in collaboration with CivicStory as part of the Ecology Civics Reporting Project.Princeton, NJ — Memories of the night Hurricane Sandy swept into town still give some...
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May 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
You might think the Princeton Public Library is just a place for books—but did you know it’s also where you can stay cool, get support during a power outage, or find prep gear ahead of a storm? It’s kind of our town’s hidden gem for climate resilience. ❤️📚 Full story here:
Despite rising awareness of fragile ecosystems, many gardeners still struggle to source the plants preferred by their local birds and bees. My latest story highlights a local ecosystem rescue mission 🌱
Princeton's D&R Greenway Is On a Rescue Mission -- To Save Native Plants
This story was produced in collaboration with CivicStory (www.CivicStory.org) as part of the Ecology-Civics Reporting Project.” (www.SRhub.org)Princeton, NJ — If Tina Notas seems attached to the...
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April 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Despite rising awareness of fragile ecosystems, many gardeners still struggle to source the plants preferred by their local birds and bees. My latest story highlights a local ecosystem rescue mission 🌱
Volunteers in Princeton are out in challenging conditions — rain, darkness, and traffic — to help salamanders migrate.
Their safety is just as much a priority as the survival of the salamanders. It's a careful balancing act and next year's crossing is still an open question.
Their safety is just as much a priority as the survival of the salamanders. It's a careful balancing act and next year's crossing is still an open question.
How To Save the Salamanders? In Princeton a Volunteer Brigade Helps Out
This story was produced in collaboration with CivicStory (www.CivicStory.org) as part of the Ecology-Civics Reporting Project.” (www.SRhub.org)Princeton, NJ — It was 9 pm and Inge Regan was...
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April 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Volunteers in Princeton are out in challenging conditions — rain, darkness, and traffic — to help salamanders migrate.
Their safety is just as much a priority as the survival of the salamanders. It's a careful balancing act and next year's crossing is still an open question.
Their safety is just as much a priority as the survival of the salamanders. It's a careful balancing act and next year's crossing is still an open question.
During semi-routine testing, the Princeton school district found seven water fountains with lead levels about regulatory standards. They're all at the elementary schools. One fountain was 8x above the safety limit, but it took the district 19 days between getting the results and switching them off.
Excess Lead Found in Seven Drinking Fountains at Four Princeton Elementary Schools
Princeton, NJ — Parents of Princeton Public Schools recently learned that several school water fountains registered high levels of lead contamination.Seven water outlets at four elementary schools...
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April 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
During semi-routine testing, the Princeton school district found seven water fountains with lead levels about regulatory standards. They're all at the elementary schools. One fountain was 8x above the safety limit, but it took the district 19 days between getting the results and switching them off.
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Here at Princeton, we’re amplifying our university president’s leadership. It’s time for everyone - faculty, students, staff - to speak out.
tl;dr: rights can’t be blackmailed.
From me and science colleagues:
www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025...
tl;dr: rights can’t be blackmailed.
From me and science colleagues:
www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025...
To stop intimidation, Eisgruber needs your help
When targeting one institution is a bald attempt to divide and conquer, as is the case with Columbia, it is essential for a coalition or group of institutions and individuals to stand up together.&nbs...
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March 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Here at Princeton, we’re amplifying our university president’s leadership. It’s time for everyone - faculty, students, staff - to speak out.
tl;dr: rights can’t be blackmailed.
From me and science colleagues:
www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025...
tl;dr: rights can’t be blackmailed.
From me and science colleagues:
www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025...
Princeton's February crash stats are in. Yet again, a pedestrian was struck on a crosswalk, as was an electric skateboarder. We also had two crashes after drivers ran red lights. One of these intersections was already in the spotlight as an especially dangerous place.
Crashes: 1 Pedestrian, 1 Skateboarder Struck by Cars on Princeton Streets, Plus Drivers Running Red Lights and Failing to Yield
Princeton, NJ — In our monthly traffic reports, we summarize the crash investigation documents prepared by the Princeton Police Department. Unless otherwise indicated, those involved in the crashes...
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March 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Princeton's February crash stats are in. Yet again, a pedestrian was struck on a crosswalk, as was an electric skateboarder. We also had two crashes after drivers ran red lights. One of these intersections was already in the spotlight as an especially dangerous place.
Hey, journos! If you're looking for on-the-ground info about what's going on with the NIH and science funding freezes, these two LA-based researchers are keeping track. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-lY...
Science update with Anne and Alex 02262025
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February 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Hey, journos! If you're looking for on-the-ground info about what's going on with the NIH and science funding freezes, these two LA-based researchers are keeping track. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-lY...
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This is a big difficulty. Universities are scared of going up against Mump. The better path is for investigators (i.e. grant recipients) or affected employees to bring suit, ideally through their professional society or by banding together.
If anyone knows of such an activity please let me know.
If anyone knows of such an activity please let me know.
Where Are the Lawsuits Over the Chainsawing of NIH and NCI? talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/where...
Where Are the Lawsuits Over the Chainsawing of NIH and NCI?
There’s one point that has come up, sometimes explicitly but more often...
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February 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This is a big difficulty. Universities are scared of going up against Mump. The better path is for investigators (i.e. grant recipients) or affected employees to bring suit, ideally through their professional society or by banding together.
If anyone knows of such an activity please let me know.
If anyone knows of such an activity please let me know.
Princeton (and much of New Jersey's water) tastes odd again. This time, we can blame both drought and ice for that salty glass of tap water. Um, drink up?
Princeton’s Water Tastes Odd Again -- This Time Blame the Weather
Customers of New Jersey American Water have again noticed the tap water tastes strange. But unlike last December, when the industrial chemical, alpha-pinene, leaked into the waterways from a...
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February 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Princeton (and much of New Jersey's water) tastes odd again. This time, we can blame both drought and ice for that salty glass of tap water. Um, drink up?
Consumer rights are on the chopping block at a federal level, but a bill moving through the NJ legislature aims to protect the little guy - in this case, barring deceptive practices like Uber's move to block a lawsuit brought by a couple hurt in a serious crash. newjerseymonitor.com/2025/02/11/n...
N.J. couple's legal fight with Uber inspires bill to fight 'deceptive' practices • New Jersey Monitor
Lawmakers say companies should not be able to use "opaque" terms and conditions to avoid legal battles with their customers.
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February 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Consumer rights are on the chopping block at a federal level, but a bill moving through the NJ legislature aims to protect the little guy - in this case, barring deceptive practices like Uber's move to block a lawsuit brought by a couple hurt in a serious crash. newjerseymonitor.com/2025/02/11/n...
Princeton's January crash stats are in ... three pedestrians struck on a crosswalk (yet again!) and one biker hit when a car passed too close. Also, a handful of weather-related crashes and two cases of seriously scary driving. Be safe on the roads, y'alls, no matter what town you live in.
January Crashes: 3 Pedestrians Struck in Princeton Crosswalks; 7 Weather-Related Crashes; 1 Lovelorn Reckless Driver
Princeton, NJ — In the third of our monthly traffic reports, we summarize the crash investigation documents prepared by the Princeton Police Department.Unless otherwise indicated, those involved in...
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February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Princeton's January crash stats are in ... three pedestrians struck on a crosswalk (yet again!) and one biker hit when a car passed too close. Also, a handful of weather-related crashes and two cases of seriously scary driving. Be safe on the roads, y'alls, no matter what town you live in.
"Ironically, this has been the greatest teambuilding exercise of my career, forging bonds in a way that no ropes course has ever managed." This piece from an OPM insider is chilling. She describes what it's like for staffers as DOGE rips through their work. I'm glad Slate granted her a pen name.
I Work in the Office Carrying Out the Government Purge. Here’s What I Want You to Know.
We’re as freaked out and angry as everyone else.
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February 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
"Ironically, this has been the greatest teambuilding exercise of my career, forging bonds in a way that no ropes course has ever managed." This piece from an OPM insider is chilling. She describes what it's like for staffers as DOGE rips through their work. I'm glad Slate granted her a pen name.
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Academics of all stripes should actively oppose the illegal order to reduce indirect cost reimbursements. This order violates both federal regulations and the Administrative Procedures Act. Implementation would hurt scholarship throughout all disciplines.
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Indirect costs: not just for science
Three ways for scholars to fight the illegal attempt to undermine higher education.
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February 9, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Academics of all stripes should actively oppose the illegal order to reduce indirect cost reimbursements. This order violates both federal regulations and the Administrative Procedures Act. Implementation would hurt scholarship throughout all disciplines.
samwang.substack.com/p/indirect-c...
samwang.substack.com/p/indirect-c...
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They're trying to silence the media because they don't want you to know what they're doing.
Trump megadonor Steve Wynn has filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to overturn the landmark 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, which protects the media's ability to aggressively cover public officials. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
February 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
They're trying to silence the media because they don't want you to know what they're doing.
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Meanwhile in New Jersey...
February 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Meanwhile in New Jersey...
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The American College of OB/GYN’s website is now hosting the critical documents purged by the CDC
This is what every professional medical organization should be doing right now
#MedSky
www.acog.org/clinical/cli...
This is what every professional medical organization should be doing right now
#MedSky
www.acog.org/clinical/cli...
ACOG Endorsed
The following documents have ACOG’s endorsement and are listed in order of endorsed date.
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February 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
The American College of OB/GYN’s website is now hosting the critical documents purged by the CDC
This is what every professional medical organization should be doing right now
#MedSky
www.acog.org/clinical/cli...
This is what every professional medical organization should be doing right now
#MedSky
www.acog.org/clinical/cli...
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🌎I am at a wildlife biology conference presenting on two endangered species recovery projects that I lead in partnership with federal colleagues. None of them can attend, and now I am advised to remove coauthor names from title slides and to minimize mention of their involvement. Dark times.
February 4, 2025 at 5:29 AM
🌎I am at a wildlife biology conference presenting on two endangered species recovery projects that I lead in partnership with federal colleagues. None of them can attend, and now I am advised to remove coauthor names from title slides and to minimize mention of their involvement. Dark times.
More great reporting from @michaelsolwarren.com at @njspotlightnews.bsky.social about the neverending #PFAS nightmare. Toxic sludge was dumped on a Warren County field decades ago. High levels of forever chemicals are still present in the well water and most likely the soil, the river, & the fish.
Testing in rural Warren County at PFAS hot spot | NJ Spotlight News
A hot spot of PFAS contamination in rural New Jersey has prompted an emergency response from federal authorities; EPA investigation underway.
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February 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
More great reporting from @michaelsolwarren.com at @njspotlightnews.bsky.social about the neverending #PFAS nightmare. Toxic sludge was dumped on a Warren County field decades ago. High levels of forever chemicals are still present in the well water and most likely the soil, the river, & the fish.
Good idea, because by removing the words 'climate change' you make it not real. Not sure what kind of a fairytale we're heading into here.
USDA orders removal of climate change mentions from public websites
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has directed officials to remove content related to climate change from its public websites, according to emails obtained by ABC News.
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February 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Good idea, because by removing the words 'climate change' you make it not real. Not sure what kind of a fairytale we're heading into here.
When a chemical factory leaked an industrial fragrance into a nearby storm drain, it changed the smell and taste of the tap water for 200,000 households. Experts leaped into action. Reporting this story made me grateful for state-level Safe Drinking Water laws. Hug them tight if you have them.
What Caused the Taste and Odor Problems in Princeton's Drinking Water?
Princeton, NJ — Jodie Schmidt, a resident of the Littlebrook neighborhood, reached out to TAPinto Princeton with a question. Are there any updates on the December 2024 quality breach of Princeton’s...
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January 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
When a chemical factory leaked an industrial fragrance into a nearby storm drain, it changed the smell and taste of the tap water for 200,000 households. Experts leaped into action. Reporting this story made me grateful for state-level Safe Drinking Water laws. Hug them tight if you have them.