Climate Crisis

Worst-Case Scenario: Big Storm Could Unleash Problems on Port of Providence

Coastal Megaprojects Past and Present Show Mitigation Challenges of Climate Crisis

Organic Farmer Travels to Arctic to Find Melting Sea Ice

Fishermen’s Tales Illustrate R.I.’s Changing Seaside Landscape

Rhode Island’s warming water temperatures are causing a biomass metamorphosis that is transforming the state’s commercial and recreational fishing industries, for both better and worse. Traditional species are disappearing, southerly species are appearing more frequently and more unwanted guests are arriving.

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Act On Climate: Legislators and Activists Offer Thoughts On Where R.I. Goes After Passing Highly Touted Climate Law

As High Tides Swell, Warren Officials Urge Redevelopment

Common Good Preached to Help Protect Vulnerable Waterfront Neighborhood in Portsmouth

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — Block Island is slowly eroding into the sea. A group of four dedicated residents, and the mainland scientist who guides them, have been tracking the island’s changes for eight years in the hopes of discerning its future.

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Salt Water Intrudes On Household Wells and Septic Systems

Stormwater Runoff Takes Bite Out of R.I.’s Vulnerable Coastline

Connecticut Pullback from Transportation Emissions Initiative Fails to Deter Rhode Island’s Supporters

A new flood-protection project for the lower Woonasquatucket River watershed aims to prevent flood damage and reduce water flow during extreme weather events.

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Narragansett’s Vital Beach Life Feels Push of Climate Change

South County Coastline Fades Away as Carbon Emissions Pile Up

Friends Rally to Revive Coastal Pond Besieged by Pollution

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Climate Crisis

Rhode Island’s Warming Marine Waters Force Iconic Species Out, Disrupt Catch Limits and Change Ecosystem Services

Group of Friends Track Block Island’s Crumbling Shoreline

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Flood-Mitigation Work Planned for Woonasquatucket Watershed

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