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Study Commission: CRMC’s Budget is Insufficient

Legislation Would Create Resources for Climate, Environmental Education in Classrooms

Bill Would Increase Rhode Island’s Renewable Energy Standard Over Next 10 Years

Port of Galilee Upgrades Part of DEM Budget Proposal

Members of the partnership planning the removal of the Potter Hill Dam and mill were surprised when the Westerly Town Council voted to demolish the derelict mill but leave the dam alone.

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Talk Talk: Rhode Island’s Efforts to Curb Plastic Pollution Mostly Words and Task Force Reports

Bill Would Restrict Use of Insecticides Linked to Deaths of Pollinators

Shoreline Study Commission Mulls Change to Lateral Beach Access

Centuries ago, Rhode Island lost most if not all of its virgin forest to European settlement. Even though the state is home to some 700 trees Rhode Island Tree Council director John Campanini Jr. calls “champions,” most of today’s mature or old-growth forests are only 75 to 100 years old.

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Bill Would Ban Sale of Nips in Rhode Island

Implementation of R.I.’s New Freshwater Wetlands Regulations Delayed Six Months

Return of Environmental Bills Held for Further Study Planned for New General Assembly Session

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island lawmakers are going into the new legislative session with no clear plan to reduce transportation-sector emissions, after neighboring states pulled out of the regional Transportation & Climate Initiative late last year.

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Providence City Council Continues Efforts to Ban LPG Expansion

Public Expresses Support for Expanded Shoreline Access

Rhode Island Needs to Act Aggressively on Climate Emissions

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Westerly Town Council Decides Potter Hill Dam to Survive Mill Demolition

Debate About Definition of ‘Old-Growth Forest’ Leaves Imprint on Forest Protection Bill

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R.I. has No Plan to Reduce Transportation Emissions

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