President Donald Trump has revoked a national policy that promotes ocean health.
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Daytime Power Demand Dipped Below Night For A Moment — And New England Solar Advocates Are Cheering
Daytime Power Demand Dipped Below Night For A Moment — And New England Solar Advocates Are Cheering.
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Bee Rally Draws Crowd At RI Statehouse
Lawmakers and environmentalists spoke in front of a crowd of more than 50 people at the Rhode Island Statehouse Tuesday to raise awareness about…
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TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The Rhode Island House budget vote is monkeying with our column-writing schedule, so this week’s TGIF is a bit abbreviated. But we’re still checking the…
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Piping Plovers Complete Trek To Safety, Stealing Hearts In The Process
After an unusual journey, a family of five piping plovers in Narragansett has made it safely to the beach.
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Ready Or Not: MA Residents Worry Time Is Running Out For Salt Marsh Islands
Eileen Sheehan lives only about a couple hundred feet away from the Westport River. Through the windows in her living room, you can see light from the…
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Piping Plovers Found Nesting In Unusual Spot At RI Beach
A pair of piping plovers is nesting at the Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett, but their new home is in a peculiar spot.
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FuelCell Energy, Inc. Gets Federal Boost While Continuing To Gauge State Support
Danbury-based FuelCell Energy recently won a $1.5 million research grant from the Department of Energy. It’s money coming at a time when industry…
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Commission Finds Many Workers Lack Protection Under State Law
Interns, volunteers, and nannies are all either unmentioned or specifically excluded from harassment and other protections under Rhode Island’s Fair…
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RI Recreational Fishermen: Changes To Atlantic Herring Fishery Would Benefit Environment, Economy
A large group of recreational fishermen in Rhode Island is supporting new restrictions proposed to protect Atlantic herring.