Climate Crisis

Coastal Living is Costly and Crowded

Region’s Economy Tied Closely to Coastal Health

It’s the Economy (and the Environment), Stupid

Local Businesses Appreciate Economic Benefit of Environmental Protections

Last year was the hottest year on record for the planet, but it wasn’t the hottest in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. New England joined much of the eastern half of the United States as one of the few moderate temperature zones in 2014. Alaska, Arizona California and Nevada had record warm years.

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Rising Waters Threaten Region’s Cultural Treasures

Marshes and Homes Compete for Shoreline Survival

Southern N.E.’s Coastal Landscape is Shrinking

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Hurricanes bound for New England will get about 10 percent more powerful by 2100, but the state lacks the tools to assess their impacts, according to University of Rhode Island professor Isaac Ginis.

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Gov. Chafee Unveils Belated Climate Master Plan

Climate Change Reshaping Urban Tree Populations

Municipalities Seek Help with Increased Flooding

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island is way ahead of other states when it comes to climate-change planning and policies, according to Grover Fugate, executive director of the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC). But the work is still not enough to adequately address the problems ahead, he said.

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URI Rejects Divestment in Fossil Fuels

Rising Seas Threaten Cape Cod’s Groundwater

Gov. Chafee Creates Climate Change Council

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Blame Warmer Temperatures for All This Snow

Northeast Hurricane Modeling Outdated

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Climate Council Plays Catch-Up with Mother Nature

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