Questions arise about Governor Raimondo’s energy post appointments
March 2, 2020

Questions arise about Governor Raimondo’s energy post appointments

“We want to connect [Governor Gina Raimondo‘s] expressed concern about affordable housing to the need to support...

14 members of Sunrise Providence arrested at State House after march and rally
December 7, 2019

14 members of Sunrise Providence arrested at State House after march and rally

Governor Raimondo declines to sign No Fossil Fuel Money “Raimondo has always been quick to tweet and...

We need to broaden the way we look at new fossil fuel infrastructure
November 28, 2018

We need to broaden the way we look at new fossil fuel infrastructure

When the Rhode Island Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) considers the licensing for a new fossil fuel...

Speaker Mattiello shares his current thinking on the Invenergy power plant and energy in New England
October 31, 2019

Speaker Mattiello shares his current thinking on the Invenergy power plant and energy in New England

Ed Achorn, the Providence Journal editorial pages editor, has used his pulpit to strongly advocate for Invenergy‘s...

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...

Halloween-themed Providence DSA Rally draws attention to utility shutoffs
October 31, 2019

Halloween-themed Providence DSA Rally draws attention to utility shutoffs

On Tuesday evening, a boisterous group of protesters, with a band in tow, peacefully marched through the...

Public Utility Commission delivers some relief for customers who have had their utilities shut off
October 31, 2019

Public Utility Commission delivers some relief for customers who have had their utilities shut off

The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Tuesday issued an order, effective immediately, making it easier...

Allan Fung in Burrillville
January 19, 2020

Allan Fung in Burrillville

Saying that he would put his “put my environmental record against this Governor’s any day,” Cranston Mayor...

FERC approves National Grid’s liquefaction facility over community concerns
October 31, 2019

FERC approves National Grid’s liquefaction facility over community concerns

“…we conclude that if constructed and operated in accordance with National Grid’s application and supplements, and in...

Environmental activists target Raimondo at fundraiser in Providence
October 17, 2018

Environmental activists target Raimondo at fundraiser in Providence

About two dozen people representing environmental groups opposed to building more fossil fuel infrastructure in Rhode Island...

To Governor Gina Raimondo: Oppose National Grid’s LNG facility and Invenergy’s fossil fuel power plant
October 15, 2018

To Governor Gina Raimondo: Oppose National Grid’s LNG facility and Invenergy’s fossil fuel power plant

To Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo: For three years we have been resisting two major fossil fuel...

Rep Lancia speaks out against National Grid’s 30 percent rate increase
October 31, 2019

Rep Lancia speaks out against National Grid’s 30 percent rate increase

“You know, I’ve got to say, this is really a sad day for Rhode Island,” said Representative...

Did the CRMC mislead the public about their authority regarding National Grid’s proposed liquefaction facility?
October 31, 2019

Did the CRMC mislead the public about their authority regarding National Grid’s proposed liquefaction facility?

The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office recently determined that the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC)...

Waterfire (and the Climate Crisis) sponsored by National Grid
March 2, 2020

Waterfire (and the Climate Crisis) sponsored by National Grid

As the National Grid sponsored Waterfire began, activists from Climate Action Rhode Island and the George Wiley...

Raimondo challenged by environmental groups at campaign event
January 19, 2020

Raimondo challenged by environmental groups at campaign event

Incumbent Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo was challenged at a campaign event by members from at least...

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