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Compost Key to Healing Economy and Environment

Climate change is the existential crisis of our time. The removal of organics from our landfill stream is one of our key strategies for reducing the production of greenhouse gases, especially methane, and provides a new resource for one of the few industries in Rhode Island that is expanding, agriculture.

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New Development Can Help Preserve Natural Areas

Rhode Island is home to many special places. The diversity of these natural, cultural and recreational assets defines the character of our communities and adds immeasurably to our quality of life. The good news is that about 22 percent of Rhode Island’s land area has been permanently protected for future generations to enjoy.

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Replace 6-10 Connector with Urban Boulevard

We built for cars, and now deferred maintenance is coming back to bite us. In many places, bicycle and pedestrian safety weren’t considered in the construction of roads or residential and commercial development.

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