Submarine fire is the latest environmental outrage suffered by residents of the Port
March 9, 2021

Submarine fire is the latest environmental outrage suffered by residents of the Port

“There was another emergency in the Port of Providence this morning that spewed deadly pollutants into my...

Local groups lead charge against medical waste to energy facilities in Rhode Island
March 8, 2021

Local groups lead charge against medical waste to energy facilities in Rhode Island

“I think that people are becoming aware that these kinds of facilities are not green,” said Catherine...

House legislation reveals problems and challenges to changes to the Energy Facility Siting Act
March 1, 2021

House legislation reveals problems and challenges to changes to the Energy Facility Siting Act

What is missing in the legislation is science. What should be included is science. There isn’t any...

Representative Serpa opposes medical waste to fuel pyrolysis facility
February 17, 2021

Representative Serpa opposes medical waste to fuel pyrolysis facility

“It isn’t fully understood what sort of ecological impact this new form of waste disposal will have...

‘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...

Senator Valverde and Rep Caldwell oppose medical waste burning proposal on East Greenwich line
February 17, 2021

Senator Valverde and Rep Caldwell oppose medical waste burning proposal on East Greenwich line

“What is being proposed is that medical waste, in the quantity of tons, will be introduced to...

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...

For transit riders, the beach is out of reach
June 29, 2020

For transit riders, the beach is out of reach

“Those who can’t afford a car are unable to get to the beach, while those with a...

Mystery explosion, exposed gas pipelines  and heavy construction reported in Burrillville
May 13, 2020

Mystery explosion, exposed gas pipelines and heavy construction reported in Burrillville

“We need the Governor to stop Enrbridge’s construction now,” said Martley. “It’s shameful that Enbridge is trying...

Is turning waste plastic into fuel the answer to our waste management and energy woes?
April 6, 2020

Is turning waste plastic into fuel the answer to our waste management and energy woes?

Essentially, “you just took a fossil fuel, gave it a brief lifespan as a plastic, turned it...

Study: Speaker Mattiello blocks “real and impactful” climate change bills
March 9, 2020

Study: Speaker Mattiello blocks “real and impactful” climate change bills

“Overall, this… reflects a House that, despite its overall makeup, is held captive by a single anti-environment...

Act on Climate bill faces resistance in House Environment Committee
March 9, 2020

Act on Climate bill faces resistance in House Environment Committee

“[I]f states like Rhode Island for example, just say, ‘Oh yeah, you know, we don’t really need...

Washington Park community: How to prevent a new business from destroying children’s health?
January 14, 2020

Washington Park community: How to prevent a new business from destroying children’s health?

“Air and traffic pollution in and around Allens Avenue and the Port of Providence is out of...

Invenergy makes 11th hour change to their power plant application
October 31, 2019

Invenergy makes 11th hour change to their power plant application

Last week, Invenergy revealed that the company is “going to file a significant change in plans” for...

Scituate releases report on Providence Water, the town’s largest landowner
October 30, 2019

Scituate releases report on Providence Water, the town’s largest landowner

A while back the Scituate Town Council hired attorney Michael Marcello to write “a pretty expensive report...

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