The last coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts — and the largest in New England — shut down for good on Wednesday. For more than 50 years, the massive…
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Final Phase Of Decades-Old Water Quality Project Moving Forward Slower Than Expected
The final phase of a water quality project decades in the making has been delayed by at least three years.
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With Federal Decision Nearing, Southern New England Towns Push Back Against Rail Plan
The Federal Railroad Administration is working on plans to bring more high-speed rail to the Northeast Corridor. It’s the busiest stretch of passenger…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
If you come to a fork in the road, take it. So said Yogi Berra, and the expression seems fitting given recent news. So thanks for stopping by for my…
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Local Environmental Experts React To Trump’s Proposed EPA Budget
Local environmental experts believe President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for the Environmental Protection Agency could have devastating effects on…
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Final Decision On Invenergy Power Plant Expected To Stretch Into Next Year
A final decision on a controversial proposed power plant in the Town of Burrillville is expected to stretch into next year.
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RI Delegation Blasts Trump Budget Proposal
Irresponsible, immoral and reckless. Those are just a few of the terms Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is using to criticize President Donald…
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Westerly Land Trust Expands Nature Preserve
The Westerly Land Trust, a land conservation organization in southern Rhode Island, is expanding one of its properties in an effort to protect local…
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RI Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Population Expected To Rise This Spring For Third Consecutive Year
Rhode Island is expected to see an increase in the gypsy moth caterpillar population this spring for the third year in a row, according to a report by…
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Brown University To Create Climate Change Task Force For Better Business Practices
Brown University will be creating a climate change task force to develop environmentally sustainable business practices. The Task Force on Climate…