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Activists demand that Chase Bank stop funding the climate crisis, call for Rhode Island boycott of new local branches

A more surreal than usual Ancients and Horribles Parade
October 31, 2019

A more surreal than usual Ancients and Horribles Parade

I’ve been going to the Glocester Ancients and Horribles Parade for almost 20 years now, always as...
DEM’s air pollution permit for Invenergy project uses outdated metrics, says Paul Roselli of the Burrillville Land Trust
October 31, 2019

DEM’s air pollution permit for Invenergy project uses outdated metrics, says Paul Roselli of the Burrillville Land Trust

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) issued a draft “major source” air pollution permit for...
It’s over: EFSB denies Invenergy application
October 31, 2019

It’s over: EFSB denies Invenergy application

After four years of fighting, the Town of Burrillville and Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) prevailed, as the...
DEM hears testimony on Invenergy’s air pollution permit
October 31, 2019

DEM hears testimony on Invenergy’s air pollution permit

If licensed, Invenergy will become the largest emitter of pollution and greenhouse gases in Rhode Island. Final...
Knowing they can’t prove the power plant is needed on the merits, Invenergy attempts to baffle the EFSB with bullshit
October 31, 2019

Knowing they can’t prove the power plant is needed on the merits, Invenergy attempts to baffle the EFSB with bullshit

In the 1990s, many northeastern states, including Rhode Island, restructured (or deregulated) utility markets. Before restructuring, electrical...
Army Corps of Engineers seeking public comment on Invenergy’s proposed power plant
October 31, 2019

Army Corps of Engineers seeking public comment on Invenergy’s proposed power plant

Invenergy and National Grid have filed a joint permit with the United States Army Corps of Engineers...
Margaret Curran out at PUC and EFSB, Laura Olton nominated to replace
October 31, 2019

Margaret Curran out at PUC and EFSB, Laura Olton nominated to replace

Curran has also agreed to continue as chair of the EFSB through the conclusion of Invenergy proceedings....
CLF’s Jerry Elmer: EFSB likely to deny Invenergy’s permit
October 31, 2019

CLF’s Jerry Elmer: EFSB likely to deny Invenergy’s permit

With the caveat that “no ethical lawyer will ever guarantee future results” Conservation Law Foundation Senior Attorney...
With the final decision on Invenergy’s power plant weeks away, Burrillville rallies at the State House
October 31, 2019

With the final decision on Invenergy’s power plant weeks away, Burrillville rallies at the State House

“We are here today in frustration and outrage at our Senators and Governor Gina Raimondo for not...
Nicole DiPaolo: To defeat climate change, we must disrupt the status quo
October 31, 2019

Nicole DiPaolo: To defeat climate change, we must disrupt the status quo

Climate activist Nicole DiPaolo speaking at the 2nd International Student Climate Strike at the Rhode Island State...
Students rally at the Rhode Island State House as part of the second International Climate Strike
October 31, 2019

Students rally at the Rhode Island State House as part of the second International Climate Strike

The second international Student Climate Strike was observed around the world on Friday. Here in Providence, students...
Burrillville: Invenergy power plant is unneeded and will cause unacceptable environmental harm
October 31, 2019

Burrillville: Invenergy power plant is unneeded and will cause unacceptable environmental harm

Invenergy Lacks Credibility – Application Still Incomplete and Substandard The Town of Burrillville filed its post hearing...
Invenergy’s final argument to the EFSB is kind of a mess…
October 31, 2019

Invenergy’s final argument to the EFSB is kind of a mess…

Invenergy, the company that seeks to build a $1 billion fracked gas and diesel oil burning power...
DEM cites petroleum distributor for odors in Port of Providence
May 18, 2019

DEM cites petroleum distributor for odors in Port of Providence

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Sprague...
CLF presents its final arguments to the EFSB against the proposed Invenergy power plant
October 31, 2019

CLF presents its final arguments to the EFSB against the proposed Invenergy power plant

Simply put: The power plant is not needed for electricity, the power plant will cause irreparable harm...
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