Climate Crisis
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DEM Announces $3.33 Million in Green Economy Bond Funding to Help Communities, Local Groups Protect Open Space
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recently announced the award of more than $3.33 million in grants to…
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Letter to Editor: Please Join Climate Change Public Workshop
The following letter to the editor from Reps. Terri Cortvriend and Lauren Carson invites the public to the first workshop…
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DEM Urges Caution When Disposing of Ashes, a Frequent Cause of Wildfires
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is urging Rhode Islanders to exercise care when disposing of wood, coal…
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Portsmouth Announces 2020 Recycling Events
The town of Portsmouth announced the following 2020 recycling events, which begin in April. Find out more here.
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Report Offers Further Evidence That RI Forests Are Ecological, Economic Engines
A recent project of the Rhode Island Tree Council and Forest Conservation Advisory Committee, "The Value of Rhode Island Forests,"…
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PHOTOS: Windstorm Knocks Down 125-Year-Old Linden Tree
The windstorm on Friday knocked down a 125-year-old Linden tree in one Portsmouth yard, according to a local resident.
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DEM Announces Grants to Help RI Communities Confront the Effects of Climate Change
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced that around $3 million in matching grants is available for climate…
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Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus Begins Work
Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Rep. Terri Cortvriend announce the formation of the Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus, a community group…
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Donovan Bill Would Ban Release of Balloons
The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing on Tuesday on legislation introduced by Representative Susan Donovan. The legislation attempts…
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Op-Ed: Rhode Island Needs Real Environmental Action in 2020
The following op-ed was submitted verbatim by Rep. June S. Speakman, Rep. Susan R. Donovan, Rep. Liana Cassar, Rep. Terri…
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