Rhode Island politics is once again enveloped in the economic rating game. Some national rankings show the state’s economy to be doing well, while…
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Forum: Art + Environmental Advocacy At The Newport Art Museum
What does the future hold for environmental advocacy under the Trump administration? What role can art play in starting conversations about the…
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Tick ‘Crisis’ Won’t Be Going Away Anytime Soon
More and more ticks in Connecticut are testing positive for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. It’s a trend the head of the state’s tick-testing lab…
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After Backlash, RI Democratic Party Withdraws Two Controversial Endorsements
After a backlash that attracted national attenion, the Rhode Island Democratic Party has rescinded endorsements for two primary candidates, including…
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RIDEM, Save The Bay Start Final Phase Of North Kingstown Dam Removal Project
A dam removal project in North Kingstown is almost complete.
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RI Officials Release First-Ever Statewide Plan For Responding To Climate Change
A new statewide strategy to prepare Rhode Island for climate change was released Monday.
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RI To Sue Major Oil And Gas Companies Over Climate Change
Rhode Island wants some of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies to pay for the effects of climate change.
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Environmentalists Sue Shell Over Port Of Providence Facility
An environmental advocacy group is suing Shell, the global oil and gas company, over a storage facility at the Port of Providence. They claim Shell is…
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Ready Or Not: UW Scientist Says Assumptions About Climate Could Impact Local Infrastructure
This year, during an annual environment lecture series at the University of Rhode Island, almost all of the talks focused on the present and future…
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Displaced, But Not Discouraged: A Hurricane Maria Survivor’s Journey To Stable Housing
It’s been nine months since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, and displaced residents are still scrambling to find permanent housing.
