Rhode Island local food system reeling from federal funding cuts, decline in small farms
“The market for this produce that farmers had been anticipating and expanding because of the federal funds [was] cut...
Rob Smith
‘This Is a Calamity’: Federal Cuts Decimate NOAA Programs and Threaten Rhode Island’s Blue Economy
Originally published in ecoRI News, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — As chaos and uncertainty continue...
Looming budget deficit bad news for environmental advocates seeking beefed-up state programs
‘To effectively combat the climate crisis, the administration must bolster its capacity by funding the agencies responsible for implementing...
Data Shows More Heat Pump Rebates Going to Wealthy Zip Codes Rather than Low-Income Communities
The Providence side of the area code is one of the state’s most notorious sacrifice zones, with high populations...
Legislative study commission hopes to prepare Rhode Island for climate impacts
‘My goal is to make sure our state is ready in the best way possible for what we may...
R.I. beach closures declined sharply this year
Last year, closures were highest since 2006 Last year, closures were highest since 2006 Originally published by ecoRI News,...
Frequent Fires Add to Pollution Woes Along Allens Avenue
Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental news in Rhode Island. Read more at ecoRI.org PROVIDENCE...
Invasion of the (Water)Body Snatchers: Aquatic Invasives Take Over Rhode Island’s Fresh Waters
Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental news in Rhode Island. Read more at ecoRI.org SOUTH...