Diesel Power Plays Temporary Role in Offshore Wind Development
The scientific consensus is that wind power significantly reduces fossil fuel use and has a much lower carbon footprint than any fossil fuel-based...
Frank Carini
Region’s only lizard listed as threatened
“I was just poking around when I saw the little guy.” Series note: The region’s collection of native species...
Forest clear-cutting, water pollution take toll on wood turtles
Series note: The region’s collection of native species is under threat on several fronts, most notably from humanity’s shortsightedness....
Biodiversity blues: Much of region’s animal and insect populations under threat of disappearing
‘We can’t be killing everything off but feel OK about it because there’s a park in the western part...
Nonprofit project teaches schools how to reduce food waste
‘The kids love doing it, especially elementary students.’ Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental news...
Home gardens help stem insect decline
Rhode Islanders invited to join “Homegrown National Park” effort Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental...
Rhode Island Extinguishes Firefighting Foam Threat
49 tons of toxic PFAS have been removed from state’s fire stations Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit...