Climate & Social Justice

South County Confronts Long-Standing Coastal Challenges

Climate Coalitions Jockey for Statehouse Influence

Teaching Climate Literacy Helps Prepare Students to Deal with Their Inheritance

Low-Income Renters Left Out in the Cold When it Comes to Green Energy, Efficiency Upgrades

Renewable energy is often touted as the best way to cut carbon emissions and simultaneously save money. And at the top of the list of renewables is solar. But there is a dark side to solar.

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Labor and Environment Unite to Build Green Economy

Shea Students Build Sustainable Tiny Home for Veteran

Progressive Act Addresses Environmental, Social Justice

In order to meet affordable housing demands, the city would need to build 850 units each year for the next decade. The city has put a plan in place to address the problem.

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The Heal Room Makes Sustainability Accessible for All

Tree Inequity in Rhode Island is a Stark Problem

To Deal with Climate Crisis, Society Needs to Address Disconnect Between Energy and Health

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s urban forests are vital to human well-being, and a new group, EP Urban Forest, has dedicated itself to preserving this city’s trees.

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Woonasquatucket River’s Dirty Past Gives Way to Better Future

Under Construction: Green Justice Zones in Providence

Cooperative Community Garden to Empower Former Convicts Takes Root in Pawtucket

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Climate & Social Justice

Solar Industry Likes to Keep Its Underbelly Hidden

Draft Reports Shows Providence’s Dire Need for Affordable Housing

Neighbors Rally to Protect East Providence’s Urban Forest