Providence police arrested four environmental activists protesting the North Dakota Access Pipeline currently under construction by Energy Transfer…
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After Budget Cuts, State Environmental Conservation Group Recieves RI Foundation Grant
The Rhode Island State Conservation Committee has secured a $40,000 grant through the Rhode Island Foundation to continue its work on soil, land and…
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Narragansett Fishermen Part Of New England Photography Exhibit
Connecticut-based photographer Markham Starr has dedicated almost a decade to documenting New England’s fishing industry. His photos, featured in an…
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Narragansett Fishermen Part Of New Photography Exhibit
The exhibit is now on display at the Fishing Heritage Center in New Bedford. Connecticut-based photographer Markham Starr has dedicated almost a decade…
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Assessing Environmental Impacts Of The Block Island Wind Farm
Fishermen and scientists are trying to understand how the Block Island Wind Farm may affect fish in Rhode Island waters. This week Rhode Island Public…
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RI Fishermen, Scientists Study Impact Of Offshore Wind Farm On Fisheries
The nation’s first offshore wind farm off the coast of Block Island will start producing electricity any day now. It’s a pilot project that will change…
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RI Back In Court In Ongoing Battle With Scrap Metal Company
The state is back in court Friday for a hearing as environmental officials battle a scrap metal recycling company on the Providence waterfront. The…
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'Buy Nothing' Coat Exchange Slated For Nov. 25, Black Friday
The afternoons are growing dark, a chill leavens even sunny days and a New England winter beckons. It’s time to get ready for the holidays, with…
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Citing Resident Fears, Providence Doubles Down On Current Immigration Policy
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins several mayors nationwide in formally announcing no plans to change immigration policies in the face of a Donald…
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Trump May Find Climate Deal ‘Difficult’ To Break
Donald Trump’s surprise victory has prompted climate ministers from around the world to issue a joint statement about the need for the whole…
