Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. There’s plenty of news, even in the peak of summer, so we’re ready to dive in. Your tips…
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State Enacts New Protections For RI Wetlands
Rhode Island has enacted new protections for the state’s freshwater wetlands. The new legislation, signed into law Wednesday, streamlines the process…
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Offshore Wind Farm Positions Rhode Island As A Leader
Deepwater Wind has installed the first of five steel foundations for a wind farm that will sit three miles off the coast of Block Island. The project is…
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On World Hepatitis Day, Taking Stock Of Progress
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015 marks the 5th annual World Hepatitis Day, a global awareness-raising event launched by the World Hepatitis Alliance, in concert…
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Foundations Laid For Nation’s First Offshore Wind Farm Off Block Island
Deepwater Wind installed the first foundation over the weekend for what is slated to be the first offshore wind farm in the country. Monday morning the…
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Block Island Wind Farm: A Delicate Topic For Year-Round Island Residents
Federal and state officials take a boat trip this morning to check out the start of construction on Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Wind Farm. The project…
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Case Closed: Hydrogen Gas Combustion Caused Salty Brine Beach Blast
Scientists at the University of Rhode Island (URI) have helped solve the mystery blast at Salty Brine beach. The likely source of the explosion was the…
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Wind Farm Construction Begins Off Block Island
Deepwater Wind started to put steel in the water this week for the Block Island Wind Farm. Island residents have mixed feelings about the construction….
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Runoff Still Threatens Water On Aquidneck Island
Earlier this spring, we brought you a report from our series Battle With The Sea about the impact of climate change on Aquidneck Island’s drinking water…
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Free RI Beach Parking Sunday July 26th For Gov. Bay Day
The annual Governor’s Bay Day is back, with free parking at Rhode Island’s state beaches on Sunday July 26th. The day includes family-friendly…
