Block Island has been dubbed one of “the last great places” in the western hemisphere. It has a shoreline largely untouched by development. But on the…
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Environmentalists Hopeful Global Climate Pact Will Put New England On Renewable Energy Path
Global leaders in Paris over the weekend approved a historic international agreement to slow the warming of the planet. Here at home, the Rhode Island…
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First Certified Disaster-Resistant Home Built In New England Nearly Complete
A new house in Matunuck will sustain winds of more than 130 miles per hour. It’s the first home under construction in New England built to disaster…
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Natural Beauty: Local Film Festival Showcases RI Wildlife, Landscapes
The Environment Council of Rhode Island is hosting a nature video festival early next year to showcase the state’s natural wonders.
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Gov. Raimondo Calls For Major Energy Reforms Across State Agencies
Rhode Island government agencies are among the state’s top energy consumers, spending about $35 million a year on energy bills. Gov. Gina Raimondo…
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Report Touts Wind Energy’s Potential To Curb Carbon Emissions
Since 2001, wind power in the United States has steadily offset carbon pollution. How much? More than a year’s worth of Canada’s emissions. In a new…
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New Englanders Encouraged By Draft Climate Pact
Foreign ministers in Paris have a tough week ahead as they tackle the first draft of a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But local…
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Eight Activists Released After Their Arrests At A Burrillville Protest
Eight climate activists who were arrested for trespassing at the Spectra Energy facility in Burrillville have been released. They’re facing charges of…
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Brown University Students And Faculty Join U.N. Climate Change Summit
This week in Paris, world leaders launched a major climate change summit. The two-week meeting is aimed at negotiating an agreement to reduce carbon…
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Surplus Of Holiday Foods Doesn’t Have To End Up In Waste
At the end of a filling Thanksgiving feast, you might be wondering: what on earth should I do with this big turkey skeleton with bits of meat all over…
