Public Health & Recreation

Polluted Pawtuxet Rebounds with Community Effort

Providence Opens ‘Slow Streets’ to Pedestrians and Cyclists

More Money Approved to Replace Region’s Lead Water Pipes

Rhode Island Issues Exemption for Higher Polluting Gasoline

The Trump administration recently proposed not to set stricter national air quality standards. As a result, about one-third as many Rhode Islanders will die from polluted air as will die from COVID-19.

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Air Pollution Decreases as Pandemic Slows Emissions

3-D Printing Experts in Rhode Island Rally to Make N95 Masks

Providence Water Proposes Plan to Eliminate Lead Pipes

Rhode Island resident and professional diver Michael Lombardi said the rebreather technology he uses for deepwater dives could be used by health-care professionals battling the coronavirus.

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DEM: Stop Flushing Wipes! Causes Damage to Sewer Systems

People Seek Solace from Coronavirus in Great Outdoors

Application Pulled for Providence ‘Garbage Depot’

The Rhode Island Department of Health recently released data accumulated during its testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in 2019. This interactive map provides the details.

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Providence Mayor Opposes Waste Facility After City Planner’s Unfavorable Recommendation

Local and National Concerns Continue to Emerge About PFAS

Are PFAS Harming Rhode Island’s Schoolchildren?

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As Coronavirus Takes Precedence, Rhode Island Air Pollution Concerns Linger

Local Diver’s Underwater Rebreathing Technology Could Mask Some Pandemic Problems

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PFAS Found in Drinking Water Throughout Rhode Island

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