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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking R.I. Climate Action

A Rhode Island Superior Court hudge recently dismissed a complaint filed by Nature’s Trust Rhode Island against the Department of Environmental Management that would have forced the state to address the climate crisis and to take responsibility for its share of greenhouse-gas emissions.

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Better Forest Management, Wooden Buildings Would Lower Carbon Emissions

A recent webinar hosted by Grow Smart Rhode Island illustrated the connection between forest health and new wood-construction technologies in a combination that can significantly reduce carbon emissions.

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It’s Not Enough: With Ambitious To-Do List, Climate Council Fails to Meet Challenges

Last month, for the third time in less than two years, members of a Rhode Island climate advocacy group documented the deficiencies of the state’s largely unsupported council that is tasked with mitigating climate crisis impacts.

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