Environment
Environmental issues and climate change
Protesters stage a die-in at Chase Bank, the leading funder of climate change
"Chase Bank is by far the biggest funder of fossil fuel exploration, arctic drilling, Amazon deforestation - $196B and counting," said protester Justin Boyan. "The protest was totally nonviolent - We just wanted to raise awareness of wha...
The actions of the lawyers defending Exxon are indefensible
"Paul Weiss goes beyond simple defense in its work for the fossil fuel giant. The firm has adopted extreme tactics to crush future efforts to bring Exxon to justice, filing a number of retaliatory lawsuits on Exxon’s behalf that, despite...
Sunrise Movement disrupts RI Speaker’s fundraiser
“We are deeply frustrated by Mattiello’s inaction on the climate crisis. By claiming there’s nothing this state can do to affect climate change, Mattiello is not only failing Rhode Island, he’s simply lying,” said Mycala McKay, an organi...
Sunrise Providence announces counter-fundraiser to Speaker Mattiello after Speaker’s comments rejecting climate action
“On one side, we have long-time politicians like Speaker Mattiello who are determined to maintain the status quo," said Rachael Baker, an organizer from Sunrise Providence, "On the other side, we have a broad coalition of citizens and ac...
Governor Raimondo set a 100% renewable energy goal; The Progressive Democrats have a plan
"Our hope is that the Office of Energy Resources follows their goals and the idea of a Green New Deal," said RIPDA executive director Nate Carpenter. "This plan starts with us coming together to radically transform our energy system. We...
Providence City Plan Commission silences the public on Port garbage project
Ahlquist: It would it be a simple majority vote to hear from the people tonight under the Open Meetings Act. West: I don't think that's appropriate in this case, but thanks for the comment. Ahlquist: It's not a comment, it's a request th...
Speaker Mattiello is 'factually wrong, scientifically wrong, economically wrong, and morally wrong,' on climate change, says Governor Raimondo
"That couldn't be more wrong," said Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo. "...It's factually wrong, scientifically wrong, economically wrong, and morally wrong." "I know that there are some who say that Rhode Island doesn't have a role in...
Environment Council of Rhode Island announces their 2020 legislative priorities
"Perhaps most importantly, we face the climate crisis. We just experienced a couple of 65 degree days in January. Rhode Island has already experience more warming than any other of the 48 lower United States. We had the warmest decade on...
Governor Raimondo sets goal for 100% renewable electricity by 2030
"As governor of a coastal state and mom to two teenagers, I’m fully committed to protecting the beauty of our state and our way of life for future generations," said Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimond...
Speaker Mattiello says there's nothing Rhode Island can do about climate change
"This is a national issue," said Speaker Mattiello. "The fifty-square foot State of Rhode Island cannot positively - or negatively - impact the environment." "What measures do you want - or what measures can you take to address our clima...