Shellfishing has been banned in the Narrow River for more than two decades because of high bacteria levels, but the Narrow River Preservation…
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Environmentalists Sue Shell Over Port Of Providence Facility
An environmental advocacy group is suing Shell, the global oil and gas company, over a storage facility at the Port of Providence. They claim Shell is…
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Planning For The 4th? We Have You Covered
With Independence Day just around the corner, don’t miss out on a variety of events planned across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Whether…
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Ready Or Not: UW Scientist Says Assumptions About Climate Could Impact Local Infrastructure
This year, during an annual environment lecture series at the University of Rhode Island, almost all of the talks focused on the present and future…
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Environmentalists Worry US House Farm Bill Could Affect Quality Of Drinking Water
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its version of the 2018 Farm Bill, which includes an amendment to repeal the Clean Water Rule.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Issues Pols Aren’t Talking About
As the Rhode Island General Assembly session winds down, the political campaigns ramp up. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay talks this week about…
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President Donald Trump Revokes National Ocean Policy
President Donald Trump has revoked a national policy that promotes ocean health.
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Ready Or Not: South County Beach Community Continues To Retreat As Ocean Creeps Inland
From the rocks at the ocean’s edge on Roy Carpenter’s Beach, it’s just a short walk up to the cottages. “There’s 21 houses total, 11 in this row and 10…
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Happy Father’s Day, Dads!
Happy Father’s Day, all you dads who watch ESPN in the middle of the night while feeding your infant, who change diapers between innings without…
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After Years Of Fighting, Breakers Welcome Center Officially Opens
The controversial new welcome center at the Breakers mansion in Newport opened Thursday, as part of the Newport Preservation Society’s annual meeting….