Climate Crisis

Climate Change, Private Interests Erode Public Access to Shore

Rising Seas, Coastal Development Endanger Indigenous Culture

Matunuck Village One Big Storm Away from Substantial Destruction

South Kingstown has Long History with Encroaching Waters

The most violent and destructive natural disaster in New England recorded history forever changed Rhode Island’s coastline. In the eight decades since, the state’s iconic shoreline has continued to shift. It’s been pummeled by other major weather events, eaten away by slow and steady erosion, and dogged by the climate crisis.

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Nuisance Flooding More Than a Hassle for Touristy Watch Hill

Six Prominent Women Guide Response to R.I.’s Coastal Changes

New Study Outlines Rapid Decarbonization Plan for R.I.

A number of recent reports suggest that Rhode Island is underestimating its greenhouse-gas emissions. The results may challenge the state’s ability to meet its targets for reducing climate emissions.

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Preservation Society Puts Entire City of Providence on Its Annual Most Endangered Properties List

New Study Presents Affordable, Job-Growing Plan to Combat Climate Crisis

Public Response Key to Expanding Regional Effort to Curb Transportation Sector Climate Emissions

Living in Rhode Island, we are aware how the ocean rules our weather. What is less well known is that climate change is fundamentally altering the waters off our coast.

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Drought Creates Extreme Problems for Farmers and Fires

Climate Crisis Will Deepen Disparities and Inequities

Rhode Island’s Climate Crisis Means Higher Energy Bills and Less Work

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Climate Crisis

Mother Nature, Humans Do Battle Along R.I.’s Battered Coast

Report Finds Providence’s Estimates of Climate Emissions 60% Greater than Reported

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Detrimental Impacts of Rising Sea Temperatures Build Up

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