An offshore wind developer is seeking comments from the public on potential environmental impacts of its proposed Massachusetts project, which could be…
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Maine In, N.H. Out for Energy Contract with Massachusetts
Massachusetts energy officials have announced they’re going with Plan B to bring Canadian hydroelectric power to the Bay State. They’ve selected a back…
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RI Attorney General Sues EPA For Delayed Enforcement Of Air Quality Rule
Rhode Island’s attorney general is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for delaying enforcement of an air quality regulation aimed at…
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What’s Behind The Recent Frenzy Of Health Care Deals?
Two Connecticut-based health insurance companies are rushing into the pharmacy business. Hartford-based Aetna said in December it would merge with CVS,…
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Providence Mayor Vetoes Plastic Bag Ordinance
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has vetoed an ordinance that would have charged a fee of at least 10 cents for single-use paper and plastic bags in the city.
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MA Environmental Advocacy Group Highlights State’s Massive Offshore Wind Potential
A Massachusetts-based environmental group says the state has the potential to generate more offshore wind energy than any other state along the East Coast.
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Environmental Justice Advocate: Local Solutions Needed To Address Climate Change
An advocate for environmental justice says communities of color need to take charge of their own economies to better-prepare for the effects of climate…
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RI Ranked In Top 25 Most Innovative States In The Country
Rhode Island is ranked as the 4th most innovative state in New England, and 23rd overall in the country, according to a recent report by WalletHub.
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New England Colleges Try A Not-So-Quick Fix To Stop Rash Of Hate Crimes
Groups tracking hate crimes said there’s a marked increase in the number of racist slurs and white supremacist group activity found scrawled on college…
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New England’s Maple Syrup Producers Feel The Pinch From Canadian Syrup ‘Cartel’
While Vermont is by far the highest producing maple syrup state in the United States, 70 percent of the world’s maple syrup is made in Québec .