Four candidates competing to be the next governor of Rhode Island took to the stage last night (Monday) during a gubernatorial debate at the University of Rhode Island. The event was sponsored by URI, The Public’s Radio and The Providence Journal. As Avory Brookins reports, this was the second gubernatorial debate before the general election […]
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URI Researchers Begin Testing Well-Water In Cape Cod For Toxic Man-Made Chemicals
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island have started to test drinking water from private wells in Cape Cod for toxic man-made chemicals called per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which may have been left behind by military training materials. PFASs have been used in products, such as nonstick pans, water-resistant clothing and firefighting foam, […]
