Climate & Social Justice

‘Environmental Justice Starts Here’: One Resident’s Fight to Clean Up a Providence Blight

Mayor Smiley Addresses South Providence Residents’ Concerns about Snow Removal, Waterfront Scrapyard

Marginalized Communities Bake in Plastic Toxicity

Environment Council Takes Aim at Cuts to Renewable Energy Programs for 2026 Legislative Session

There is often aggressive opposition to climate legislation from Rhode Island’s main utility company and business interests.

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Legislation Seeks to Protect Rhode Islanders’ Rights to Clean, Healthy Environment

Climate Resiliency Has Long Been Focus for Indigenous People

Superior Court Upholds Ban on Bulk Storage of Liquid Propane Gas in Providence

The committee will serve as a resource for recommendations on legislation and district priorities.

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In Extreme Heat, People in Poorer, Urban Neighborhoods Suffer the Most

Newport Among R.I. Communities Seeking to Bolster Tree Canopies

The Conceivable Future: Authors Talk About Family Planning Around Climate Crisis

The walk aimed to connect today’s climate problems with the religious teachings of stewardship and the obligation to take care of all of God’s creations, including other people, creatures, and the Earth.

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Environment Council’s Legislative Agenda for 2024 Includes Funding for Environmental Justice, RIPTA

‘Small But Mighty’ Nonprofit Clean Ocean Access is Dissolved

Tiniest State Shows Up to One of Largest Climate Rallies Since COVID

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Climate & Social Justice

Lobbyists’ Opposition to Climate Legislation Has Profound Effect, Brown University Report Finds

New Climate Policy Committee to Advise U.S. Rep. Amo

Aquidneck Island Walk Melds Environmental Science, Spirituality