Once again, Rhode Island has a mediocre jobs report. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay ponders the state’s economic future.
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Irreverent RI Politico Robert ‘Cool Moose’ Healey Has Died
Robert “Cool Moose” Healey, who shocked political observers in Rhode Island and beyond by attracting more than 20 percent of the gubernatorial vote in…
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Environmentalists Gather For Annual Meeting
Wildlife, climate change and safe drinking water are on the agenda this weekend at the state’s largest annual environmental summit. Meg Kerr, the…
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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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RI Osprey Population Continues To Flourish
As spring weather returns to the Rhode Island area, so will the growing population of osprey, a type of coastal bird. The Audubon Society of Rhode…
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Is Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Project Worth The Cost To Ratepayers?
After years of effort, Deepwater Wind expects to complete the first offshore wind farm in the US later this year. Supporters say the project off the co…
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The Environment In The Governor’s Budget
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget devotes about 1.1 percent of all state spending to the state’s two major environmental agencies: the Department of …
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Providence Hosts Public Meeting On Planning For Climate Change
Over the course of three days, a team of experts from around the country helped Providence plan for the impacts of climate change through a grant-funded…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Climate Change
Climate change is a hot button issue, that’s for sure. Reputable survey after survey indicate that the majority of people believe that climate change is…
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Energy Coalition Says Rhode Island Needs A Carbon Tax
A new bill that puts a tax on carbon has garnered broad support from environmental advocates, businesses, and religious groups. Supporters believe the…
