It’s getting colder, and a lot of people are turning on their furnaces. Many of those run on “natural” gas, which is basically methane, a potent greenhouse gas. So, what do we do about these emissions?
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ roundup on Rhode Island politics for Dec. 1, 2023
Be advised that fewer than 30 days remain to wrap another wild and woolly news year in the Biggest Little state. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up […]
Posted inEpisode, Political Roundtable
R.I. Attorney General Neronha on healthcare, gun violence, and his criteria for a possible gubernatorial run in 2026
The Public’s Radio Political Reporter Ian Donnis goes in-depth with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha on this week’s episode of Political Roundtable.
Posted inArticle, Local, Politics
Attorney General Neronha files motion to quash meeting with Judge Procaccini over tweet
The judge ordered Neronha earlier this month to appear in his court, seemingly regarding a comment he made on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Posted inArticle, Local, South County Bureau
Dark sky fans worry push for more lights in Ninigret Park could hurt popular Frosty Drew Observatory
Some residents say adding lights for youth sports at Ninigret Park would benefit teams that need a place to practice when it gets dark early. But the idea is getting fierce pushback from opponents who say it would alter the dark night skies necessary for stargazing and planetary viewing.
Posted inArticle, Business, Local
New partnership sets stage for South Quay offshore wind support hub in East Providence
Supporters say the project will create jobs and boost Rhode Island’s economy.
Posted inArticle, Criminal Justice, Local, Metro Desk
Brown president shouted off microphone as vigil turns to protest
A vigil meant to honor Hisham Awartani, a Palestinian student at Brown who was wounded in a shooting in Vermont, turned into a protest, with dozens of students asking the school to call for a ceasefire and to divest from companies profiting off the violence in the Palestinian territories.
Posted inEpisode, On Sports
Fun is the goal for East Side Sports soccer league
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a time to express our gratitude to the people who make a difference in our community. Here is one.
Posted inArticle, South County Bureau
‘It does not look good’: Westerly solicitor in the hot seat over shoreline access representation
The town of Westerly is widely considered to have a mixed, if not weak, record on fighting for the public to get to the shoreline. Advocates for coastal access point to the town’s tepid pursuit of beach rights-of-way, questionable changes to boat mooring policies, and highly restrictive parking rules in exclusive shoreline areas. Now access advocates say the general public faces a newer threat: Westerly’s own town solicitor. They say his past actions in shoreline access matters continue to raise doubts about whose interests he’s serving in critical ongoing legal cases.
Posted inEpisode, The Weekly Catch
Primary care provider shortage, a gun range leaves residents on edge, and more
With a worsening shortage of primary care providers, Rhode Island’s most vulnerable communities are struggling to get basic care – and losing trust in the American medical system. Also, noise pollution from things like traffic or leaf blowers can be bad enough, but imagine hearing gunshots for hours on end. We hear about a Cranston neighborhood’s fight to silence a nearby police shooting range. And one of the reporters on our series about migrant teens working in seafood processing plants shares some of the responses she got at a recent community listening session. Plus, a conversation about the role of seaweed in New England life, and the ways it’s been immortalized in art. That and more on this week’s episode.