As cryptocurrency ATMs are becoming more popular, so are crypto scams. FBI data shows that Rhode Islanders lost over ten million in 2023 to fraud linked to crypto kiosks. A new bill in the General Assembly aims to establish rules for those kiosks to better protect consumers. Morning host Luis Hernandez spoke about the issue […]
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RI Environmentalists: Green New Deal Could Be Opportunity For A Better Ocean State
A progressive proposal known as the Green New Deal was introduced in Congress last week. If the resolution moves forward, it could create ambitious climate change policies, including an economy-wide transition from fossil fuels to 100 percent clean energy by 2030. But what could a Green New Deal mean for Rhode Island? To find out, […]
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New Report: Fossil Fuel Industry Outspending Environmental Groups On Campaign Contributions, Lobbying
A study from Brown University found the fossil fuel industry spends more money on lobbying and federal campaign contributions than environmental groups, making environmentalists concerned about how that money could influence federal climate policies.
