Public interest in cryptocurrencies has been on a bit of a rollercoaster over the past few years. But there’s one thing that hasn’t really changed- the massive amount of energy it takes to create them. But why? And does it have to be that way?
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PC Friars and Providence Civic Center make history – in 1973
Fifty years ago the Providence Civic Center opened its doors, Providence College moved in, and the Friars went to the Final Four.
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Political Roundtable: Alviti on highways, mass transit answering his critics & more
Peter Alviti is the longest serving cabinet member in state government in Rhode Island. But the RIDOT chief also has a share of critics. Some of them sounded off during a state Senate confirmation hearing this week, charging that Alviti is too focused on cars.
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‘Harnessing Color’ brings sunshine to the Jamestown Arts Center
Colorful works by self-taught artists at the Jamestown Arts Center.
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What’s the best electric car for my family?
The time has come! Our family needs a new car, and I’m ready to go electric. But, which one should I buy? Here to help me out is our founder and Brown University’s Provost for sustainability, Stephen Porder.
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Political Roundtable: Pryor on next steps in confronting Rhode Island’s housing crisis
Stefan Pryor started on the job as Rhode Island’s secretary of housing earlier this month. Pryor was previously the state’s top economic-development official. He has his work cut out for him in the new role.
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Oral history project shares the stories of Latino communities in Rhode Island
Nuestras Raíces, meaning “our roots,” has been documenting the stories of the state’s many Latino populations since 1991.
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What do you do when rising waters threaten a neighborhood?
Warren, Rhode Island is one of the smallest towns in the smallest state — but when it comes to dealing with climate change, it has big plans. Located on the East Bay, the town is already seeing the effects of rising sea levels, and it’s starting to adapt.
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1998 Olympic medalists, 1973 hockey pioneers share anniversary date
The United States won the first women’s Olympic ice hockey gold medal 25 years ago. Brown and Colby played the first women’s intercollegiate hockey game 50 years ago.
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Political Roundtable: Smiley on his priorities, new public safety leadership, Providence schools and more
Providence still faces problems that have persisted for years, including under-performing schools and an under-funded pension system. Will Smiley be able to make more progress than his predecessors?
