The consequences of climate change, experts say, will disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color.
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RI Blood Center And NE Patriots Help In Harvey Relief Efforts
As flooding from tropical storm Harvey worsens in Houston and begins to affect nearby states, New England continues to pitch in for relief efforts.
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Slight Uptick In NE Gas Prices As Texas Refineries Close Due To Harvey
Gas prices are up 1.5 cents in New England, and AAA says that’s partly due to damage from Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
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NE Residents Help In Houston Relief Efforts
Emergency response crews from New England are heading down to Texas, as rains and flooding continue to devastate coastal parts of the state.
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MA DEP Delays Plan To Reduce Water Pollution
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is postponing a new plan designed to reduce water pollution caused by stormwater runoff from…
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Ultra-Efficient Apartment Buildings In New England Are Part Of ‘Big Wave’
A new type of energy-efficient construction is drawing attention in the U.S. It’s called “passive housing” — residences built to achieve ultra-low…
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As Vermont Solar Grows, National Companies Want In On The Market
After years of encouraging solar development, Vermont seems to be attracting the attention of national solar companies.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The calendar keeps zipping along, with August coming up fast. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and comments are welcome and you…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
So much for summer doldrums. The political beat keeps running hot and heavy in the Biggest Little. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and…
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RI Farmers And Environmentalists At Odds Over Proposed Repeal Of The Clean Water Rule
Local environmentalists and farmers are at odds over a proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency to repeal the 2015 Clean Water Rule.
