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Orsted and Eversource released information about an 884-megawatt offshore wind farm that they propose in response to a state-mandated procurement. → Read More
Environmental groups and legislators say a bottle redemption bill will help revamp the state's flawed recycling system and reduce litter. → Read More
Seven Rhode Island cities and towns have joined together to secure cheaper electric for residents and businesses, as well as a larger share of green energy. → Read More
The DEM is advising the public to avoid contact with the Blackstone River after the latest in a string of sewage releases over the past year. → Read More
At a Senate budget hearing Wednesday, the Warren town manager talked about plans to relocate a neighborhood to higher ground as seas continue to rise. → Read More
Thousands of properties that may not have been in danger of wind or hurricane damage before will be as storms track further inland, according to new study → Read More
McKee proposes ending an energy efficiency incentive awarded to Rhode Island Energy and using the money to fund climate programs. → Read More
Hotter, dries summers mean higher wildfire potential in Rhode Island. DEM is leaning on planned, or prescribed, burns, to cut the risk of large fires and restore habitat. → Read More
A Senate committee unanimously voted to reappoint Terry Gray as head of the agency responsible for environmental protection in Rhode Island. → Read More
Speaking in the General Assembly about his new book on the growth of the environmental movement, historian Douglas Brinkley says that Rhode Island can be leader going forward. → Read More
Expect even more legislation on the environment this year to build on laws passed in the past two years. Top of the list could be a solar siting bill. → Read More
A Massachusetts construction is facing criminal charges in state court in Rhode Island for using contaminated soil in the 6-10 road project, and lying about it. → Read More
Rhode Island is moving forward with a program to reduce the costs of solar power for low- and moderate-income households. It's the first program in the nation to use a new federal incentive. → Read More
Chemical company Univar pays $800,000 to settle safety violations at facilities in Rhode Island, Colorado and Pennsylvania. → Read More
About half of RI homes use natural gas and just under a third use oil. Only about a tenth of households currently use electricity for heat. → Read More
The state panel in charge of climate policy adopted a plan to get RI to net-zero emissions by 2050 but some say it doesn't go far enough. → Read More
Rhode Island saw reduced greenhouse gas emissions in 2018-2019, the most recent date data was available. → Read More
Narragansett is following the lead of 17 other municipalities in the state that prohibit retailers from handing out the thin single-use bags. → Read More
A program created by the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council that aims to train residents to advocate on the environment is set to expand. → Read More
Robert McLanaghan, a trainer to Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and other NBA stars, was arrested in RI on charges of rape and drugging for intercourse. → Read More