Local environmental experts believe President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for the Environmental Protection Agency could have devastating effects on…
Avory Brookins
Avory joined the newsroom in April 2017. She reports on a variety of local environmental topics, including the offshore wind industry, fishery management and the effects of climate change. Avory can also be heard occasionally filling-in as the weekend news host/anchor.
Before joining the station, she was a general assignment reporter at Wisconsin Public Radio and completed two reporting internships at Philadelphia's public radio station, WHYY.
Avory is a Philadelphia native and proud Temple Owl.
When she's not reporting on the environment, she loves listening to K-pop, eating breakfast for dinner and dancing the weekends away.
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Final Decision On Invenergy Power Plant Expected To Stretch Into Next Year
A final decision on a controversial proposed power plant in the Town of Burrillville is expected to stretch into next year.
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Westerly Land Trust Expands Nature Preserve
The Westerly Land Trust, a land conservation organization in southern Rhode Island, is expanding one of its properties in an effort to protect local…
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Roger Williams Park Zoo First In New England To Have Komodo Dragon
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is now the only zoo in New England to have a Komodo dragon.
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Narrow River Organization Seeking Volunteers For Salt Marsh Planting
An organization working to preserve the Narrow River in South County is seeking volunteers to restore the river’s salt marshes that are disappearing due…
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Tick Expert: RI Could See Slight Uptick In Infected Ticks This Summer
This summer, ticks may have a slightly higher chance of being infected with bacteria that causes Lyme disease, according to a Rhode Island tick expert.
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RIPTA Launches First Ever Bike To Work Week
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is launching its first ever Bike to Work Week Monday to encourage greener commuting.
Posted inArticle, Business, Environment, Politics
State Lawmakers Hoping New Legislation Will Grow Green Energy Industry
State lawmakers are hoping new legislation will grow the green energy industry.
Posted inArticle, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
New Study Prompts Change To Northeast Region Heat Advisory Policy
A new heat advisory policy for the northeast will take effect this summer thanks to a study published today that looks at the relationship between heat…
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RI Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Population Expected To Rise This Spring For Third Consecutive Year
Rhode Island is expected to see an increase in the gypsy moth caterpillar population this spring for the third year in a row, according to a report by…
