Incredible journey: Trackers show where some Rhode Island plastic bottles wind up
The same traits that make plastic prized also make it a growing toxic hazard, because it takes thousands of...
Rob Smith
Summer study sessions keep some lawmakers in school
This year they’re hitting the books to learn about climate change and flooding This story was originally published in EcoRI...
Tall order: Historic Newport structures on the rise
“The main risk we’re looking out for is flooding and coastal erosion. We plan for hurricanes, and major disasters,...
Sides sharply divided over whether combined bottle bill and EPR system would increase recycling
A 2024 report from Save The Bay, measuring and counting all the litter picked up one day along the...
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...
‘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...