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...

Carbon reduction bill Act on Climate passes RI Senate, poised to pass House
March 17, 2021

Carbon reduction bill Act on Climate passes RI Senate, poised to pass House

The bill is a long overdue update to the 2014 Resilient Rhode Island Act to address climate-warming...

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...

Providence announces new policies on climate justice
January 14, 2021

Providence announces new policies on climate justice

“We cannot ignore science and facts – especially when they force us to make tough choices. The...

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...

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