EFSB weighs employment impacts of proposed Invenergy power plant
October 31, 2019

EFSB weighs employment impacts of proposed Invenergy power plant

“And you’d have no problem with your children breathing it?” asked Burrillville attorney Michael McElroy, referring to...

Invenergy press release misleading, says CLF’s Jerry Elmer
October 31, 2019

Invenergy press release misleading, says CLF’s Jerry Elmer

Invenergy’s July 12 press release saying that “survey work will begin in early August” for the proposed...

If Invenergy builds a power plant in northwest Rhode Island, this is what we lose…
October 31, 2019

If Invenergy builds a power plant in northwest Rhode Island, this is what we lose…

Representatives from environmental, tourism and conservation groups gathered at Pulaski State Park Tuesday afternoon to warn Rhode...

Energy Facilities Siting Board has its third voting member – Meredith Brady
October 31, 2019

Energy Facilities Siting Board has its third voting member – Meredith Brady

Rhode Island Department of Administration Director Michael DiBiase today announced Meredith Brady – the Administrator for Planning...

‘An accident waiting to happen’ – CLF in court with Shell over Port of Providence
June 27, 2018

‘An accident waiting to happen’ – CLF in court with Shell over Port of Providence

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) was in court today arguing against Shell Oil Company’s motion to dismiss a...

Advocates challenge National Grid rate increase and National Grid’s need to exist
October 31, 2019

Advocates challenge National Grid rate increase and National Grid’s need to exist

“This is no longer a negotiation,” said Paul Rakotoarisoa, one of the co-chairs of the Providence Democratic...

How Invenergy made $20 million from New England ratepayers without producing even one spark of electricity
November 18, 2019

How Invenergy made $20 million from New England ratepayers without producing even one spark of electricity

Invenergy, the Chicago-based fossil fuel energy company that wants to build a $1 billion fracked gas and...

Senate Committee shirked its ‘advice and consent’ duty on CRMC re-appointments
October 31, 2019

Senate Committee shirked its ‘advice and consent’ duty on CRMC re-appointments

Just when you think you’re getting a handle on the issue of how to reconfigure the Coastal...

No guarantees and plenty of risks associated with Elorza’s water monetization plan
April 1, 2022

No guarantees and plenty of risks associated with Elorza’s water monetization plan

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is still trying to “monetize” the Providence Water Supply, including Scituate Reservoir. At...

No LNG in PVD! floods the State House
October 31, 2019

No LNG in PVD! floods the State House

Monica Huertas, campaign coordinator of No LNG in PVD! led a “Flood the State House” event where...

Raimondo introduces bill to change makeup and nature of the Coastal Resources Management Council
October 31, 2019

Raimondo introduces bill to change makeup and nature of the Coastal Resources Management Council

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has responded, in a way, to a Superior Court complaint made by...

Exotic animal hunting bill stalked and killed by activists
June 6, 2018

Exotic animal hunting bill stalked and killed by activists

Another bill that would serve the interests of a single wealthy entity was being fast tracked through...

No LNG in PVD! demands representation for Environmental Justice communities on the CRMC
October 31, 2019

No LNG in PVD! demands representation for Environmental Justice communities on the CRMC

“The re-appointments of the CRMC, we’re going to hold off for another week on them,” said Senate...

Mayor Elorza presses his case for monetizing Providence Water in Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
May 30, 2018

Mayor Elorza presses his case for monetizing Providence Water in Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is still trying to “monetize” the Providence Water Supply, including Scituate Reservoir. At...

Privatizing Providence Water will hurt Rhode Island ratepayers, imperil crucial resource
May 30, 2018

Privatizing Providence Water will hurt Rhode Island ratepayers, imperil crucial resource

To protect ratepayers, safeguard a critical public resource and maintain public accountability, the Rhode Island General Assembly...

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