Environmental officials in Massachusetts are trying to restore an endangered population of native rattlesnakes. The Roger Williams Park Zoo in…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time to Test Public School Students On History?
As the presidential candidates trade barbs on television, and parents worry about whether the result is “family-friendly” viewing, RIPR political…
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Dead Animals: Taxidermy in Art
Have you given any thought lately to your relationship with animals? Statistics reveal a contradictory interaction between humans and other species….
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Environmentalists Eager For New Composting Regulations
An estimated 20 percent of the trash that ends up in landfills is food. One way to reduce food waste is to compost your kitchen scraps.
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Project Explores Hidden History Of Urban Green Spaces In Providence
A team at Brown University is working to uncover the history of green spaces in Providence.
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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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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…
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Traveling For Thanksgiving? Enjoy These Stress-Busters
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. T.F. Green Airport officials expect a rush through Sunday. But they’ve planned ahead to…
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Scientists Use Salt Marshes To Piece Together Historic Sea Level Changes
University of Rhode Island scientists are turning to salt marshes to better understand the relationship between climate change and sea level rise.
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Capturing A River’s Energy With Wings
Humans have been harnessing energy from rivers for thousands of years. Think water wheels from Ancient Greece and modern hydropower plants, like the…
