Nature enthusiasts around the state are monitoring butterflies for an annual survey taking place across North America. Many factors, including climate…
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Governor’s Budget A Mixed Bag For The Environment
Governor Gina Raimondo has signed an $8.9 billion budget into law. It includes millions of dollars for environmental initiatives. Rhode Island Public…
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DEM Cracking Down On Intoxicated Boating Ahead Of Fourth Of July Weekend
A crackdown on impaired boating kicks off this weekend. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will increase boat patrols in waterways…
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New Labels Expected To Improve Recycling Across The State
Rhode Island is the first state in the nation to join a national program aimed at using a standardized recycling label. Major corporations, such as…
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Free Program Drives Uptick In Mattress Recycling
A new recycling program is driving an uptick in the recycling of mattresses and box springs, according to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
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Burrillville Town Council Key In Stopping Power Plant Legislation
The bills aimed at giving Burrillville residents a say in a tax treaty between the local town council and Invenergy, the company proposing to build a…
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Environmental Group Disputes Need For Burrillville Power Plant
The company proposing to build a natural gas-fired power plant in Burrillville is billing the project as a solution to alleviate future energy shortages…
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Lessons From Flint, Michigan’s Water Crisis
As many as 100,000 people in Flint, Michigan were exposed to harmful concentrations of lead in the city’s drinking water. In an attempt to save money,…
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Caterpillars Flourish Across The State
Caterpillars feasting on oak and other hardwood trees are defoliating wooded areas and backyards across the state. Heather Faubert, a plant specialist…
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State Partners With Private Companies To Boost Installation Of Solar Panels
A state program designed to make buying and installing solar panels affordable and easy is available for residents and small businesses in Providence…