In spite of a crackdown on prescription opioids that began during the Obama administration and ramped up during the Trump administration, the U.S. saw a record number of opioid-related fatalities during the pandemic. Providence was not immune.
Olivia George
Reporter for Possibly
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How Is Climate Change Affecting Fish In New England?
The ocean absorbs and stores about 90% of the heat trapped in the atmosphere, so ocean temperatures are increasing. Higher temperatures may favor some species in certain areas but could harm other species.
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Should You Use A Paper Or Plastic Bag For Your Groceries?
This spring, the Providence City Council passed a ban on plastic bags. Soon, you’ll only find paper and reusable bags at stores in Rhode Island’s capital city. But are paper bags the ideal alternative to plastic? And what’s the environmental impact of making cloth bags?
