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...
Newport among Rhode Island communities seeking to bolster tree canopies
‘Ideally, we’re improving human health in the communities.’ Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental 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...
Burrillville residents raise concerns over PFAS potential in turf field
‘My question is why on earth would this field even be considered after knowing the harm it will do,...
Moving beyond disease-specific approach, Health Equity Zones give Rhode Islanders opportunity to improve quality of life
‘The value of HEZs is undeniably proven… We hope to be the ripple that makes that change. It’s intentional...
What Does a ‘100-Year Storm’ Mean These Days?
Climate change is shifting the way scientists calculate and talk about severe weather risks Originally published by ecoRI News,...
Plan to save rare turtles and wildlife underway in Northwest Rhode Island
‘If I want these areas that are very sensitive protected, nobody else is going to do it’ Originally published...
Q & A with Aquidneck Community Table executive director Rose Jones
Congratulations, Rose, on recently starting your new position as Executive Director of Aquidneck Community Table. We’ll get to that...
Long-term sampling in Narragansett Bay reveals plummeting plankton levels
Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental news in Rhode Island. Read more at ecoRI.org KINGSTON...
Danish artist brings giant troll sculptures to Ninigret Park
Thomas Dambo creates troll artworks across the globe to practice and preach the value of using trash and discarded...
Spending time in nature can be a positive game-changer for your health… regardless of your age
Even spending short amounts of time in nature can reduce stress, and improve mental health and language, math and...
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...
Q & A with artist May Babcock
‘Somewhere along the way, people have lost a connection to the planet’s living systems. The reality is that we...