Jane Goodall, renowned chimp expert and conservationist, spread her message of hope for the environment during a lecture Tuesday in front of nearly 5…
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As Floods Get More Intense, Insurance Is Needed More Than Ever. Will There Be Anyone Selling It?
Even before Tropical Storm Harvey and Hurricane Irma hit, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was in trouble — to the tune of $25 billion. And…
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RI Gov. Raimondo Appoints First-Ever Chief Resiliency Officer
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has created a new position called “chief resiliency officer” to help the Ocean State better prepare for climate change.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI, Mass Should Partner On Amazon Plan
Rhode Island has been hit with some disappointing economic news lately. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says things can be turned around by…
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Gigantic Batteries Help Grow Renewable Energy In New England
For more than half a century, a massive, oil-fired plant has been churning out electricity from an island in the heart of Maine’s Casco Bay, where…
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Building An ‘Ark’ For New England’s Rare Plants, Seed By Seed
In New England, 22 percent of the region’s native plants are considered rare. Some of them are on the federal list of endangered species. Biologists…
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‘Hit First And Worst’: Region’s Communities Of Color Brace For Climate Change Impacts
The consequences of climate change, experts say, will disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color.
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Environmentalists React To Regional Proposal To Cut Carbon Emissions
Local environmental groups are pleased with a new proposal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to reduce the amount of carbon emissions in New…
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Dawn Euer Wins Special Election In RI Senate District 13
Democrat Dawn Euer, a progressive lawyer, cruised to victory in special election for the Rhode Island Senate seat formerly held by Teresa Paiva Weed.
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With 'Ask A Muslim Anything' Events, NE Man Hopes To Tackle Misunderstandings Around His Faith
Many Muslim-Americans will tell you that this is a tough time for them. From the 9/11 attacks to President Trump’s proposed travel ban, Muslims in…
