Gov. Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget devotes about 1.1 percent of all state spending to the state’s two major environmental agencies: the Department of …
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Providence Hosts Public Meeting On Planning For Climate Change
Over the course of three days, a team of experts from around the country helped Providence plan for the impacts of climate change through a grant-funded…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Climate Change
Climate change is a hot button issue, that’s for sure. Reputable survey after survey indicate that the majority of people believe that climate change is…
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Energy Coalition Says Rhode Island Needs A Carbon Tax
A new bill that puts a tax on carbon has garnered broad support from environmental advocates, businesses, and religious groups. Supporters believe the…
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St. George’s Alums Describe School At Center Of Sexual Abuse Scandal
St. George’s School is under intense scrutiny after a group of former students accused the school covering up years of sexual abuse, much of it dating …
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Wexford Science & Technology Signs P&S For Big I-195 District Project
Baltimore-based Wexford Science and Technology and real estate developer CV Properties have signed a purchase and sale agreement for two parcels of land…
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Environmental Group Finds Illegal Dumping At Beaches Persists
Illegally dumping trash on beaches is still a problem, despite city and town ordinances that forbid littering on public roads and public lands,…
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New Federal Education Law Promotes Environmental Education
President Obama’s overhauled federal education law, known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, includes money for environmental education. This is the…
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Brookings Report Says RI Needs Investment In Key Sectors To Bolster Economy
A new report requested by the Raimondo administration says Rhode Island can overcome its economic listlessness by using a focused strategy to make targ…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Ther…