ECRI urges Governor McKee to sign 2021 Act on Climate bill into law – as is
April 1, 2021

ECRI urges Governor McKee to sign 2021 Act on Climate bill into law – as is

ECRI is calling on Governor McKee to commit to signing the 2021 Act On Climate into law...

Homework: Testify to support Act On Climate 2021
February 24, 2021

Homework: Testify to support Act On Climate 2021

Planet Earth needs your helps in passing Act on Climate 2021. Here’s how you can help....

‘Yes on 2’ campaign launches in support of $74 million 2021 Beach, Clean Water, and Green Bond question
February 2, 2021

‘Yes on 2’ campaign launches in support of $74 million 2021 Beach, Clean Water, and Green Bond question

The $74M 2021 Beach, Clean Water, and Green Bond will appear as Question 2 on the ballot...

Climate Jobs RI: Union and environmental leaders commit to net-zero emission economy by 2050
January 29, 2021

Climate Jobs RI: Union and environmental leaders commit to net-zero emission economy by 2050

“The Rhode Island AFL-CIO is proud to stand with our friends and allies in the Rhode Island...

Incomplete & Lacking Leadership: State leaders not delivering on climate, says ECRI
October 28, 2020

Incomplete & Lacking Leadership: State leaders not delivering on climate, says ECRI

“…for the first time since ECRI began issuing the report card, ECRI is issuing “Incompletes” to leadership,...

ECRI deeply disappointed by Speaker Mattiello’s inaccurate remarks about the climate crisis
January 17, 2020

ECRI deeply disappointed by Speaker Mattiello’s inaccurate remarks about the climate crisis

“For the Speaker to claim that nothing can be done by state government to reduce the risks...

Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan
December 9, 2019

Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan

Statement also opposes any proposed facilities on Allens Avenue likely to worsen pollution and asthma rates “Air...

Invenergy declines to appeal. Their proposed power plant is dead.
November 16, 2019

Invenergy declines to appeal. Their proposed power plant is dead.

“Perhaps this is the beginning of the end for fossil fuel use for the production of electricity...

Yes on 3: Save The Bay holds rally in support for the Green Economy and Clean Water Bond
January 19, 2020

Yes on 3: Save The Bay holds rally in support for the Green Economy and Clean Water Bond

“This bond supports what we all love about Rhode Island—clean blue waters, green spaces, and vibrant communities,”...

Biomass incineration bill opposed at State House rally
March 2, 2020

Biomass incineration bill opposed at State House rally

“When ECRI speaks, we speak as the united voice of the environmental community in the state,” said...

Unraveling Providence Water no sure bet for Providence solvency issues
May 4, 2018

Unraveling Providence Water no sure bet for Providence solvency issues

After the confirmation of attorney Charles Ruggerio to the Narraganset Bay Commission (NBC), the Senate Committee on...

Rhode Island environmentalists and elected officials say ‘No’ to Trump’s offshore drilling proposal
October 31, 2019

Rhode Island environmentalists and elected officials say ‘No’ to Trump’s offshore drilling proposal

The Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) held a press conference at the Rhode Island State House...

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