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What has Ocean State Lost? A story of Squandered Opportunity
R.I. Natural History Survey is Committed to Sound Science
The Natural History Survey Has Turned Its Back on R.I.’s Native Forests
Fishermen’s Advisory Board Done Playing Role in CRMC’s Political Theater

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‘Adding Insult to Injury:’ R.I. Needs Renewable Energy

It would be one thing if Rhode Island was paying more for energy but the energy was being created in a clean manner, but Rhode Island is 87% powered by natural gas.

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‘You Cannot Heal Ecosystems Without Ending Poverty’
‘The Powerful Say We Know What is Better for You’
General Assembly Needs to Pass Bottle Bill

The Timber Industry’s Takeover of Rhode Island’s Environmental Movement

Rhode Island is the only New England state where there are no forests on public land protected from logging. Therefore, old-growth forests and habitats where rare and endangered species live are vulnerable on public land.

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Storing E-Bikes, E-Scooters Indoors Can Be Dangerous
Rhode Island Intends to Keep Pressure on Controversial Waterfront Scrap Yard
Ninigret Pond Needs Extensive PFAS Testing

Joint Solicitation Is Our Best Chance to Build a Networked Offshore Wind Grid 

Offshore wind will help states decarbonize their energy sectors, and is a powerful resource that offers cost stabilization.

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It’s Time for Weather Reporting to Include the Facts About Climate Change
R.I. Needs Responsible Solar Development
Environmentalists Should Care About What Happens to Julian Assange
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