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...
Q & A with new R.I. Food Bank CEO Melissa (Sobolik) Cherney
“There are so many ways to donate your time, talent, and treasure to this important cause.” Q & A...
What is the Future of Gleaning in Rhode Island?
The age-old practice of harvesting unsold produce and distributing it to those in need helps prevent food waste and...
Rhode Island Energy breaks off contract with SouthCoast Wind amid federal uncertainty
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island’s second...
Mother Nature has say in whether some recycling makes it to Central Landfill
Since it doesn’t have a dryer, RIRRC must frequently reject wet recycling loads. This story was originally published in EcoRI...
Q & A with Candace Ranslow
Q & A with Candace Ranslow Thanks for participating in our Q&As, Candace. In this interview, our audience will...
Offshore wind’s effects on fish won’t be studied due to federal cuts
The canceled study, which would have employed New Bedford fishermen, is one casualty of $7 billion in clean-energy funding...
Q & A with author Bob Wyss
“I write stories, mostly on environmental issues, a specialty of mine going back 40 years with The Providence Journal.”...
Sen. Whitehouse wants to know where the quahogs have gone
“Quahog and other shellfish landings are in steady decline across the Eastern Seaboard.” This story was originally published in Rhode...
Demystifying mushrooms
By MATTHEW LAWRENCE This story was originally published in the Warwick Beacon, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. Read...
Shark sightings lead to deeper understanding
Population of makos, commonly seen off Rhode Island, in decline NEWPORT — This summer, reports of shark sightings seem...
“I decided I wanted to keep loving Providence”
“My hope with this particular body of work is that people begin to see their environment differently.” By TARA...
New Bedford pantries get a ton of tuna — literally
A research trip to study the reproductive conditions of tuna ended with a large contribution to the New Bedford...