Children who experience abuse or neglect–or even the stress of poverty—can have serious health problems later in life. That’s one of many challenges for…
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Plans For New Burrillville Power Plant Met With Opposition
Energy company Invenergy plans to build a natural gas-fired power plant in Burrillville. Governor Gina Raimondo hailed the project Tuesday, saying it…
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State Celebrates “Land Trust Days”
Rhode Island’s Land Trust Council is inviting the public to enjoy all of the green space the environmental coalition has preserved over the years….
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Offshore Wind Farm Positions Rhode Island As A Leader
Deepwater Wind has installed the first of five steel foundations for a wind farm that will sit three miles off the coast of Block Island. The project is…
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Foundations Laid For Nation’s First Offshore Wind Farm Off Block Island
Deepwater Wind installed the first foundation over the weekend for what is slated to be the first offshore wind farm in the country. Monday morning the…
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When Are Young Brains Most Vulnerable To Chemical Exposure?
Exposure to a trio of common chemicals can affect developing babies’ brains. But it’s unclear what role those chemicals play as kids get older. One…
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Block Island Wind Farm: A Delicate Topic For Year-Round Island Residents
Federal and state officials take a boat trip this morning to check out the start of construction on Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Wind Farm. The project…
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Case Closed: Hydrogen Gas Combustion Caused Salty Brine Beach Blast
Scientists at the University of Rhode Island (URI) have helped solve the mystery blast at Salty Brine beach. The likely source of the explosion was the…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
TGIF is back in the swing of RI politics after a relaxing summer break. So thanks for stopping by, and feel free to share your tips and thoughts at…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Top RI State Workers Not Overpaid
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo wants to raise the salaries of some of Rhode Island’s top state employees, a move Republican State Chairman Brandon Bell…