It’s ski season–but in recent years rising temperatures have made it harder for resorts in New England to rely on natural snow. Instead, they have to make it. But what’s the environmental impact of all that artificial snow?
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Political Roundtable: Foulkes on her political future, RI’s challenges, and the economy
Helena Buonanno Foulkes announced this week she’s not running for the open seat in Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. Now that she’s not a candidate, what does the former CVS executive have to say about the top challenges facing Rhode Island?
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Portuguese film series highlights stories of life under the authoritarian Estado Novo regime
The authoritarian regime used movies as a form of propaganda.
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Sexual abuse still plagues sport at most levels
Trusted institutions are failing our children.
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What is the US doing to reduce methane emissions?
Normally when we talk about emissions, we’re talking about carbon dioxide. But recently there’s been more focus on another greenhouse gas, methane.
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Political Roundtable: Mitchell on his political future, frosty relations with the City Council, and the clash between wind power and the seafood industry
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell claims credit for boosting investment in the port and positioning the former whaling capital to be a leader in the emerging offshore wind industry. New Bedford has a gold mine in its fishing port, arguably the most valuable one in the U.S. But businesses in the seafood industry fear a negative effect from the growth of wind power. What does Mitchell have to say about all this?
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Afghan refugees bring their handicrafts to New Bedford library
If you go up to the third floor of the New Bedford free library this month, you’ll find a display of handmade dresses, pillows, wall hangings, necklaces and more in a glass display case. It’s all part of the Afghan Women’s Art Project, a collaborative effort to support newly arrived refugees from Afghanistan. Artscape producer James Baumgartner spoke with the organizers of the exhibit.
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How can governments reduce their greenhouse gas emissions?
We usually talk about how individuals can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but what about governments and corporations? Today we’re taking a look at a new European Union plan that aims to help fight global warming.
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Political Roundtable: Auchincloss on Ukraine, Biden, Fall River’s economy & more
The 35 year-old congressman has emerged as a rising star in Massachusetts politics.
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Personal stories told through dance at the Motion State Dance Festival
The Motion State Dance Festival takes place Thursday through Saturday, featuring live performances as well as dance on film.
