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Legislation Would Give Rhode Island Residents Chance to Compost Themselves

The measure would allow natural organic reduction facilities to open. The process, more commonly known as human composting, uses techniques similar to regular composting to accelerate the conversion of human remains to soil.

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‘Hard to Fish From a Parking Lot:’ Shoreline Access Legislation Back on Table

The General Assembly is considering two bills that would delineate where on the shoreline members of the public can walk without trespassing onto private property.

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Super Nasty: Southern New England Bathes in Toxic Waste

This is what a lack of regulation, business and military failings, and timid enforcement produces: acres upon acres of contaminated land; hundreds of polluted waterways; poisoned drinking water supplies; endless litigation; and taxpayers left holding a toxic-laden bag.

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