In the American West, white glaciers and snow fields are outnumbered by long-overlooked “rock glaciers.” The rock covering these vast hunks of ice makes them far less affected by warming temperatures.
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Not a B movie: Sharks are ingesting cocaine in the ocean, scientists find
A scientist in the study says it’s likely the sharks were exposed to Rio de Janeiro wastewater contaminated from human use of cocaine.
Posted inEnvironment, Possibly Podcast
Why should I use less water in a wet state like Rhode Island?
Saving water might not seem all that important in a humid climate like Rhode Island. But actually, there are plenty of reasons why water conservation is always a good idea for people and the planet.
Posted inArticle, Health
Sen. Blumenthal Calls On FDA To Limit Chemicals In Bottled Water
Connecticut U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is calling on the federal government to issue a standard for certain chemicals in bottled water in the wake of contamination concerns.
Posted inArticle, Politics
TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Now that we political junkies have spent a year or so obsessing about the Rhode Island primary, there’s just a bit more than seven weeks until Rhode…
Posted inArticle, Politics
TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It was an eventful week — in Rhode Island and in Washington — so there’s lots of grist for the mill. Thanks for stopping by for my column. As usual,…
Posted inArticle, Environment
New Management Of Atlantic Herring Fishery Pleases Some, But Raises Concerns For Others
Some recreational fishermen in Rhode Island say they are pleased with new rules for the Atlantic herring fishery, but a commercial fishing company in…
Posted inArticle, Business, Environment, Politics
U.S. Senate Agrees Unanimously On Lobstahs
On a lighter political note, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed informs us by news release that today is National Lobster Day. Reed says that in recognition of the …
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment
New England Fishery Regulators Approve More-Conservative Management Of Atlantic Herring
The New England Fishery Management Council approved Tuesday a more conservative formula used to set catch limits for Atlantic herring.
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After A Year, Providence Water Customers Still Tapping Into Loan Program To Replace Lead Pipes
It’s been about a year since water supply board Providence Water rolled out a loan program for customers looking to replace their lead pipes, and they…