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Cumberland Investigates Source Of PFOA In Drinking Water
Cumberland, Rhode Island popped up on a list of cities and towns that have unsafe levels of the chemical perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA. It’s used to…
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State’s Largest Environmental Groups Take Stand Against Burrillville Power Plant
Three of the state’s largest environmental groups have announced their opposition to the proposed power plant in Burrillville, citing concerns over…
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Blades For Block Island Wind Farm Resting At ProvPort
At a private tour at ProvPort, state officials got a close look at blades that will eventually spin at the Block Island Wind Farm, contracted to the…
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In RI, Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein On Her Platform And White House Race
The doctor-turned-politician from Massachusetts is running for a second time as the Green Party presidential candidate.
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Cranston May Soon Be Home To Rhode Island’s Largest Solar Farm
The city’s planning commission has approved a 21-megawatt solar farm, covering 60 acres. City planners say the solar panels will provide renewable…
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ProvPort And Save The Bay Reach Agreement On Bond Issue
The Port of Providence operator has updated its expansion plans to address concerns flagged by environmental advocates at Save the Bay.
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Raimondo: Burrillville Power Plant Is ‘Not A Done Deal’
Hundreds of Burrillville residents welcomed Gov. Gina Raimondo Monday night at a community meeting, where the majority voiced steadfast opposition to a…
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Gov. Raimondo To Meet With Burrillville Residents, Activists On Proposed Power Plant Monday
Activists and protester have been marching since Saturday in opposition to the power plant and in anticipation of meeting with governor.
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Political Support For Burrillville Power Plant Raises Questions About Transparency
Protestors plan to march from the Statehouse to Burrillville this weekend as they continue to fight a proposed power plant. The state is still vetting…
