The New England Fishery Management Council has reduced protections of highly sensitive areas in Georges Bank, on the continental shelf east of Cape Cod,…
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DEM Workload Grows, Staffing Declines
Over the years, the state has slashed budgets across all government agencies, including the Department of Environmental Management. This agency, tasked…
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Neighbors Say Little About Warwick Terror Suspect
Knocks went unanswered Friday at the Warwick home of Nicholas Rovinski, the man accused of conspiring to support the terrorist group that calls itself…
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Whitehouse Reintroduces Carbon Tax Bill
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has reintroduced carbon tax legislation to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost the economy. If approved, this revised…
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Public Lectures Focus On Human Impacts And Responses To Environmental Changes
A set of public lectures on how humans affect and respond to environmental changes kicks off this week at the University of Rhode Island. The Metcalf…
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California Startup Brings Solar Rooftops And Jobs To Rhode Island
Homeowners interested in switching to solar energy will soon have the option to do so with no upfront costs. The nation’s largest rooftop solar…
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Groups Plant Commemorative Orchard At Providence Park
J.T. Owens Park will soon be home to a small orchard, in tribute to a Providence neighborhood that once existed at the site. A group of local nonprofits…
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RISD To Divest From Fossil Fuel
The Rhode Island School of Design is the first university in the state to pledge to stop investing in fossil fuel companies. Board Chairman Michael…
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Deer Reduction Hunt Successful On Block Island
Town officials on Block Island are calling the recent deer hunting season a success. Local hunters took down more than 400 deer. Block Island has a high…
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Newport Close To Ban On Smoking At Beaches And Parks
Newport beaches and parks, and the historic Cliff Walk may soon become smoke-free. The Newport City Council has given a preliminary green light to a…
