Good news for New England's greenhouse gasses
The regional cap on carbon dioxide emissions could be lowered by nearly half next year. New England’s regional greenhouse gas emissions are already lower than expected.
View ArticleNewport Tree Society giving away free trees
The Newport Tree Society has announced a program that will provide homeowners in Newport with trees. Unlike previous programs, the “Specimen Tree Restoration Program” will provide trees free of...
View ArticleInjured bald eagle found at Johnston landfill recuperating
The young injured bald eagle found Monday at Johnston’s Central Landfill is “standing bright and alert” today, according to Veterinarian Chi Chan at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Association of Rhode...
View ArticleConservation Group Ranks RI Delegation "Green"
Rhode Island’s entire congressional delegation gets top scores in the League of Conservation Voters’ 2012 National Environmental Scorecard. The ranking is based on 35 votes taken by the House and 14 by...
View ArticleCCRI Becoming More Energy Efficient
The Community College of Rhode Island is upgrading its flagship campus in Warwick. The upgrades are geared to save energy costs.
View ArticleJunk Finds Home Through Reuse Marketplace
The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation has launched Rhode Island’s participation in a regional program—the “Reuse Marketplace.” This online marketplace allows businesses to find homes for extra...
View ArticleProtecting the Eastern Bluebird in RI
As spring arrives in the Ocean State it’s important to monitor your bird houses.The Eastern bluebird, a native to southern New England, has been on the steady decline since the late 1800’s. This is in...
View ArticleDid Copar Quarries Expand Beyond its Means?
In Westerly, the Zoning Board is holding a special meeting this evening about a controversial quarry. The board is hearing an appeal about an expansion at the quarry.
View ArticleFishermen Look Ahead to Changing Climate
Recreational fishing is a multi-million dollar industry in southern New England. But fishermen are keeping an eye on how climate change will alter their industry.
View ArticleCliff Walk Repairs Draw Surfer Ire
The Newport City Council will be reviewing a plan at Wednesday's meeting to rebuild the famed Cliff Walk damaged last year by Superstorm Sandy. Many in the town are concerned about how a proposed plan...
View ArticleBay Swim Loses Navy Support
A fundraiser swim across Narragansett Bay is in jeopardy because of federal sequestration. The environmental group Save the Bay says the Navy can no longer help host the summer event that’s been going...
View ArticleScientists Keep an Eye on Seaweed Invading RI Waters
A biology professor at the University of Rhode Island is conducting an inventory of the types of seaweeds that grow in Rhode Island ocean waters. Seaweed may be an annoyance, but it offers vital clues...
View ArticleNo More Styrofoam Cups At Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts is replacing its Styrofoam cups in some New England communities with paper cups. But don’t expect those paper cups in the Ocean State any time soon.Get a drink at Dunkin Donuts, hot or...
View ArticleCliff Walk Repairs On Hold As Bid Is Examined
Repairs to the Cliff Walk in Newport destroyed by Superstorm Sandy are on hold as the Department of Transportation is examining an unusually low bid that has been submitted.The bid for repairs came at...
View ArticleBrayton Power Point Set to Close
Environmentalists are hailing a decision to shut down the Brayton Point Power Station in Somerset, Massachusetts. Owners of the coal-fired plant filed papers Monday indicating the plant will no longer...
View ArticleProvidence Wind Turbines Generating More Energy Than Expected
The three wind turbines at Field’s Point Wastewater Treatment Facility in Providence are generating more energy than originally projected.Field’s Point Wastewater Treatment Facility is one of the...
View ArticleLocal Environmental Leaders Call For Better Water Management
Environmental agency directors and city managers focused on the urgent need to invest in wastewater infrastructure, stormwater management, and flood prevention at a meeting last night.The nonprofit...
View ArticlePilot Program Diverts Two Tons of Food Scraps
Providence's pilot composting program has diverted two tons of food scraps from the Central Landfill during its first nineteen weeks in operation. Director of Sustainability for Providence Sheila...
View ArticleTaveras Unveils Seven-Point Environmental Proposal
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Angel Taveras on Tuesday -- Earth Day -- unveiled a seven-point environmental proposal that he called a blueprint for making Rhode Island the national leader in...
View ArticleRI Tick Population Continues To Rise
After two record-breaking years in 2012 and 2013, the tick population in Rhode Island is continuing to rise.Despite the harsh winter this year, the ticks in the state are thriving. The director of the...
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