Port of New Bedford cites ‘grave concern’ about new offshore wind area
The new area outlined for offshore wind development overlaps with “vital” scallop areas, the Port Authority wrote. That includes...
Q & A with author Cindy Elder
Editor’s note: This story was updated on January 5, 2025. Cindy, many of our readers will recognize you as...
Providence Steps Up Efforts to Divert Food Waste and Boost Composting
‘The multi-pronged approach — grassroots community outreach, school programming, business technical assistance, and building community-based collection and processing infrastructure...
The fascinating lives of Rhode Island’s native turtles and snakes
Retired state biologist Christopher Raithel spent decades tracking reptiles in their native habitat for his latest book This story...
South Coast water pollution cleanups won’t come cheap
‘This problem is hard, it’s expensive, and it’s not going away.’ This story was originally published in The New...
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...
Q & A with Motif Magazine publisher Mike Ryan
‘We try to address all things local in arts, entertainment and culture. Within that universe, we try to champion...
NOAA report sends mixed message on wind power and risk to whales
The report calls it “extremely unlikely” that pile driving will hurt any North Atlantic right whales. But it says...
Massachusetts picks New Bedford waterfront site for ocean energy center
‘There is an emerging marine science and tech cluster in the South Coast and the Rhode Island area. We...
‘Pristine’ habitat returns after dam failure on Beaver River
Those studying how ecology has changed in Beaver River Preserve after dam failure say transformation has been a wonderful...
A harvest of hope to boost local food security as local organizations partner to teach gardening skills to families of all abilities as food prices soar
With prices continuing to rise at the grocery store, the imPOSSIBLE DREAM playground acts as a beacon of hope...
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,...
Discovery of invasive ‘Jumping Worms’ prompts cancellation of plant sale
‘Folks in horticulture should worry because the worms can negatively affect their stock of plants.’ Originally published by ecoRI...