Port of Providence

July 27, 2022

Closer Look: Maj. Ldr. Blazejewski’s ties to fossil fuel companies, big pharma, and luxury real estate

Last year, a broad coalition of local environmental justice activists – led by the People’s Port Authority, the Racial and Environmental Justice Committee, and Sunrise Movement Providence – held a demonstration outside the home of House Majority Leader Christopher Blazejewski...

Sea 3 must submit full application for major LPG expansion plans in the Port
April 22, 2022

Sea 3 must submit full application for major LPG expansion plans in the Port

“We are one step closer to Environmental Justice!” said Monica Huertas from the People’s Port Authority. “The...
Providence City Council candidate Corey Jones makes his pitch to Ward 3 voters
March 8, 2022

Providence City Council candidate Corey Jones makes his pitch to Ward 3 voters

“We need and overarching, ambitious plan for climate. We need a city-level Green New Deal,” said Corey...
Our interview with PVD City Council candidate Jackie Goldman
January 30, 2022

Our interview with PVD City Council candidate Jackie Goldman

“Some people are dealing with extremely difficult circumstances that could be mitigated by a government that takes...
Lenny Cioe: A new facade on an old building
January 18, 2022

Lenny Cioe: A new facade on an old building

“The Senate President claims he wants a “transformational” legislative session, but we will never have true change...
A solar farm in the Port of Providence needs your support
January 10, 2022

A solar farm in the Port of Providence needs your support

The new plan needs supporters, and the groups are actively searching for support. If you or your...
Preservation without Gentrification? PPS charts a new course
November 20, 2021

Preservation without Gentrification? PPS charts a new course

“As preservationists, we believe that good buildings contribute to a good quality of life, a good city,...
PVD Ordinance Committee passes two measures limiting fossil fuel expansion
November 16, 2021

PVD Ordinance Committee passes two measures limiting fossil fuel expansion

Both pieces of legislation need to pass the full City Council to take effect. The ordinance preventing...
Money from the state’s successful air pollution lawsuit used to plant trees in the Port
November 3, 2021

Money from the state’s successful air pollution lawsuit used to plant trees in the Port

The settlement money for the Port area is being put towards planting approximately 170 trees. The Washington...
PVD Ordinance Committee to weigh bills curbing major fossil fuel expansion in the Port
November 2, 2021

PVD Ordinance Committee to weigh bills curbing major fossil fuel expansion in the Port

The Zoning ordinance change and the resolution would not be a declaration against all fossil fuels by...
Interview: Nirva LaFortune has a vision for Providence, and wants to be your mayor
October 13, 2021

Interview: Nirva LaFortune has a vision for Providence, and wants to be your mayor

“People want to live in safe neighborhoods,” said Councilmember LaFortune. “But with public safety, many folks throughout...
RI Redistricting Commission can consider Environmental Justice neighborhoods as ‘Communities of Interest’
October 5, 2021

RI Redistricting Commission can consider Environmental Justice neighborhoods as ‘Communities of Interest’

“Environmental groups, shown to be a focused political group… these can be communities along a waterway, or...
Interview: Gonzalo Cuervo is running for Mayor of Providence promising solutions, not talk
October 13, 2021

Interview: Gonzalo Cuervo is running for Mayor of Providence promising solutions, not talk

“Are we looking at public safety response as a whole, as opposed to this ongoing adaptation of...
EFSB takes up Sea 3 propane expansion proposal for Port of Providence
October 5, 2021

EFSB takes up Sea 3 propane expansion proposal for Port of Providence

“Sea 3 Providence describes its project as ‘clean propane.’ … they even go so far as to...
AG Neronha: Proposed LPG facility expansion in Port of Providence should be subject to robust regulatory review by EFSB
May 8, 2021

AG Neronha: Proposed LPG facility expansion in Port of Providence should be subject to robust regulatory review by EFSB

“In-depth, comprehensive regulatory oversight of facilities with operations that impact the health and safety of Rhode Islanders...
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...
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