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

Senate Bill Gives DEM More Power to Combat Bird Flu

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

A special legislative commission looking at ways to reorganize Rhode Island's troubled Coastal Resources Management Council will wrap up its work this year without a pathway to significant legislation.

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House Passes Bill to Ban Toxic Chemicals from Food Packaging

Dam Controversy on Johnson’s Pond Flows Into General Assembly

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

A recent report shows greenhouse gas emissions increased 8.2% statewide in 2018, with almost an additional million metric tons of carbon dioxide released into the air compared to the previous year. Rhode Island is trending in the wrong direction.

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Lack of Funding, Hard-to-Find Owners Make Dam Repairs Difficult

Shoreline Access Study Commission Agrees on Public’s Right to Pass

Study Commission: CRMC’s Budget is Insufficient

PROVIDENCE — A bill that would introduce resources on climate change education into Rhode Island classrooms is being met with support, although critics say it would overload already-stressed teachers. Rep. […]

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

Port of Galilee Upgrades Part of DEM Budget Proposal

Westerly Town Council Decides Potter Hill Dam to Survive Mill Demolition

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

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

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Legislation Would Create Resources for Climate, Environmental Education in Classrooms

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