Ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which is predicted to be above average this year, a networking event for proponents of responsible offshore wind development offered local residents and statewide activists the opportunity to collaborate on clean energy.

“The largest threat to LBI is the impact of climate change. It is not just about next year’s storm. The sea level is rising,” said Doug O’Malley, state director of Environment New Jersey, sitting outside The Arlington…