Today starts a series of final hearings for a proposed natural gas power plant in Burrillville.
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Former EPA Head Gina McCarthy and TV Newsman Jim Taricani to be Honored by URI
Gina McCarthy, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency under President Barack Obama, will receive an honorary doctor of science degree and give…
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Scientists To Conduct First-Time Assessment Of Fish Migrations In Pawcatuck River
Scientists will be tracking the movement of migratory fish along the Pawcatuck River this spring. It’s the first time the entire river has been…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
To paraphrase a remark ( mistakenly ) attributed to Mark Twain, the coldest winter I ever spent was a spring in southern New England. But we roll with…
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Sen. Reed calls for EPA’S Pruitt To Be Fired
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, a Rhode Island Democrat, citing ethical lapses and misuse of taxpayer money, today called for the firing of Environmental…
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Offshore Wind Could Be A Boon To New London’s Port
Three developers have submitted bids to sell offshore wind to Connecticut. That could mean big things for New London’s economy, but officials and…
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Offshore Wind Company Accepting Public Comments On Proposed Project In MA
An offshore wind developer is seeking comments from the public on potential environmental impacts of its proposed Massachusetts project, which could be…
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Maine In, N.H. Out for Energy Contract with Massachusetts
Massachusetts energy officials have announced they’re going with Plan B to bring Canadian hydroelectric power to the Bay State. They’ve selected a back…
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RI Attorney General Sues EPA For Delayed Enforcement Of Air Quality Rule
Rhode Island’s attorney general is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for delaying enforcement of an air quality regulation aimed at…
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What’s Behind The Recent Frenzy Of Health Care Deals?
Two Connecticut-based health insurance companies are rushing into the pharmacy business. Hartford-based Aetna said in December it would merge with CVS,…
