Government

Federal Inflation Reduction Act to Benefit R.I.’s Renewable Energy, Efficiency Programs

General Assembly Finishes Session with Numerous Environmental Wins

One New Member Named, Another Reappointed to CRMC

Controversial ‘Advanced Recycling’ Legislation Dies

The budget indicates lawmakers are ready to spend money and resources on environmental management.

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Small Rhode Island Panel Plays Big Role in Selecting Recreational Bond Projects

Interim Director Gray Nominated to Lead DEM

Legislation Proposes All New Cars Sold in Rhode Island by 2030 be Electric

Rhode Island’s New England neighbors have all confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza within their borders. While Rhode Island has yet to confirm a single case, environmental officials are confident it is in local wildlife.

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Complex, Ambitious Bill Before R.I. Legislature Would Require Producers to Pay for Disposal of Their Packaging

‘Advanced Recycling’ Bill Draws Criticism From Environmental Advocates

House Commission Created to Reorganize CRMC Calls Process Heavy Lift; Changes Not Expected This Year

The House has approved legislation prohibiting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from food packaging made or sold in Rhode Island. The bill now goes to the Senate.

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Dam Controversy on Johnson’s Pond Flows Into General Assembly

Bills Would Track, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Coming from Large Buildings

Report: Greenhouse Gas Emissions are Rising in R.I.

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Rhode Island House Members’ Proposed $13.6 Billion Budget Fails to Fund EC4

Senate Bill Gives DEM More Power to Combat Bird Flu

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House Passes Bill to Ban Toxic Chemicals from Food Packaging

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