State climatologist discusses extreme conditions causing drought, fires across New Jersey

NAZLI MOHIDEEN / DAILY TARGUM – Dave Robinson, a New Jersey state climatologist and distinguished professor in the Department of Geography, said that growing up in Tenafly, New Jersey, working at the University and contributing to the efforts of the state’s climate office have collectively given him the opportunity to pursue his interests in studying climate change.

“I grew up following New Jersey’s weather and climate, and loved doing so as a kid and onward,” he said. “Many a meteorologist and climatologist can trace their love of the weather and climate back to their childhood … I’ve been keeping weather records since I was in fourth grade” …