The pyrolysis bill won’t move ahead this session, say House leaders
June 21, 2022

The pyrolysis bill won’t move ahead this session, say House leaders

“I know the state weren’t proposing this at any of the predominantly white, wealthy or well-to-do communities,”...

ECRI calls for legislation that furthers Act on Climate at Earth Day event
May 11, 2022

ECRI calls for legislation that furthers Act on Climate at Earth Day event

“Act on Climate has launched a new phase of climate action in Rhode Island. It has already...

Treasurer Magaziner announces nearly 50 percent reduction in RI pension fund exposure to fossil fuels
April 21, 2021

Treasurer Magaziner announces nearly 50 percent reduction in RI pension fund exposure to fossil fuels

“Rather than just addressing the issues as one offs, I think the time has come to take...

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...

‘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...

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,...

Environment Council of Rhode Island announces their 2020 legislative priorities
January 17, 2020

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...

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...

Environment Council of Rhode Island releases green report card
November 6, 2018

Environment Council of Rhode Island releases green report card

The Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) released its biennial Green Report Card on Monday. The report...

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,”...

General Assembly fast tracking asthma inducing biomass incinerator for high rolling campaign contributor
March 2, 2020

General Assembly fast tracking asthma inducing biomass incinerator for high rolling campaign contributor

This has all happened before… H8020, legislation “clearly designed to benefit one company” and “to benefit one...

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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