Climate Crisis

How to Move a Marsh: Work Continues to Save Sapowet Marsh

More Safeties Required to Prevent Climate Change Turning Toxic

New Providence Partnership Pushes for Climate-Ready City

East Bay Communities Search for Answers on How to Protect Properties from Sea-Level Rise and Flooding

For Rhode Islanders, an increase in flood insurance rates is coming, perhaps as soon as next year. And, perhaps surprisingly, to inland property owners as well as those along the coast.

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Localized Projects to Strengthen Portsmouth’s Climate Resiliency

URI Awarded $1.5 Million NOAA Grant to Study Sea-Level Rise Impact on Extreme Weather

For Many On Coast, Climate Crisis Means Rising Insurance Rates

BARRINGTON, R.I. — The town’s Resilience and Energy Committee says there is plenty of potential for more solar on rooftops and in already-developed areas. It noted parking lot solar canopies could both shade cars and collect energy to be distributed to the community.

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When the Sea Comes to Claim the Past: Climate Change and Coastal Archaeology

Beachgoers Confused by What Constitutes Healthy Shoreline

‘We Were Warned:’ Rhode Island and Sixth IPCC Climate Report

NEWPORT, R.I. — About a mile from the hustle and bustle of tourists parading up and down Thames Street is a quiet oasis fairly well fortified, at least when compared to much of the Ocean State’s coast, from the climate crisis swirling about it.

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Priceless Space Where Land Meets Sea is Slowly Drowning

Ocean State’s Chief Resiliency Officer has a Climate Plan

Rhode Island’s Largest Wastewater Treatment Facility Keenly Aware of Climate Crisis

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Climate Crisis

Some Rhode Island Flood Insurance Rates About to Skyrocket

Barrington Climate Committee Focuses On Solar to Address Crisis

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Pound for Pound, Rose Island Narragansett Bay’s Toughest Place

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