Environmental Protection Agency

Attorney General, DEM file civil complaint against Woonsocket wastewater facility

New data calls into question the soil testing done at Morley Field by the developer, JK Equity
November 8, 2022

New data calls into question the soil testing done at Morley Field by the developer, JK Equity

What is the amount of lead in the soil at Morley Field? 4.1 at Morley Field. For comparison, Max...
Rhode Island is doing the work on climate change, but we can’t do it alone, says DEM and CLF
June 30, 2022

Rhode Island is doing the work on climate change, but we can’t do it alone, says DEM and CLF

“…climate change is a global crisis that Rhode Island can’t solve alone and we need strong federal...
As Supreme Court guts environmental regulations, Senator Whitehouse counters with words
June 30, 2022

As Supreme Court guts environmental regulations, Senator Whitehouse counters with words

The “pro-life” Supreme Court handed down a decision that will help the fossil fuel industry murder the...
Are corporations co-opting environmental oversight? A conversation with DEM’s Terry Gray
December 15, 2021

Are corporations co-opting environmental oversight? A conversation with DEM’s Terry Gray

“Tidewater is an old site. This thing goes back to the 1800’s where it was a manufactured...
Lawmakers ask the Energy Facilities Siting Board to reject Sea 3’s proposed LPG expansion
May 8, 2021

Lawmakers ask the Energy Facilities Siting Board to reject Sea 3’s proposed LPG expansion

“We respectfully ask that the Energy Facilities Siting Board fully vet and reject Sea 3’s proposed expansion...
State requires Johnston metal shredding company to reduce air pollution and pay largest penalty ever assessed for Clean Air Act violations
August 12, 2020

State requires Johnston metal shredding company to reduce air pollution and pay largest penalty ever assessed for Clean Air Act violations

“For too long, SMMNEC has not met its obligation to the people of Rhode Island to protect...
CLF sues Trump Administration over unlawful rollback of Clean Water Rule
April 29, 2020

CLF sues Trump Administration over unlawful rollback of Clean Water Rule

“This heinous new rule is another Trump Administration giveaway to industries at the expense of our environment,...
Safe Water Drinking Act to be taken up by the RI General Assembly, again
December 19, 2019

Safe Water Drinking Act to be taken up by the RI General Assembly, again

“Toxic PFAS have no place in our bodies or our drinking water,” said Amy Moses, vice president...
No LNG in PVD continues to protest Grid’s liquefaction facility
October 31, 2019

No LNG in PVD continues to protest Grid’s liquefaction facility

Monica Huertas, campaign coordinator for No LNG in PVD, along with area residents and other community and...
Senator Whitehouse knows that the Democrats have to do better
January 19, 2020

Senator Whitehouse knows that the Democrats have to do better

United State Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat, Rhode Island) held a town hall style meeting with Rhode Island...
Magaziner joins coalition of states opposing Trump’s repeal of Clean Power Plan
January 19, 2020

Magaziner joins coalition of states opposing Trump’s repeal of Clean Power Plan

Press release: Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner has joined a coalition of 11 state and local...
New England members of Congress demand explanation from EPA over silencing of scientists in Rhode Island
November 12, 2017

New England members of Congress demand explanation from EPA over silencing of scientists in Rhode Island

“We write to request information on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) role in cancelling planned presentations by...
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