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Reed calls for more research and regulations around microplastics

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Reed calls for more research and regulations around microplastics PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 22, 2024 – U.S. Senator Jack Reed discussed ways to step up research and regulations surrounding microplastics. He held a briefing on Thursday to discuss the tiny toxins found in the air, soil, and water. Reed was joined by officials from Save … Read More

Reed calls for more research and regulations around microplastics PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 22, 2024 – U.S. Senator Jack Reed discussed ways to step up research and regulations surrounding microplastics.... ...Read More

Nine Local Organizations Sign Letter Urging EPA to Put Bradford Printing and Finishing on the National Priorities List

Friday, August 16, 2024

Nine Local Organizations Sign Letter Urging EPA to Put Bradford Printing and Finishing on the National Priorities List Click here for the PDF August 16, 2024  EPA Region 1 ATTN: Dr. David Cash, Regional Administrator 5 Post Office Square Suite 100 Boston, MA 02109-3912 RE: Bradford Printing and Finishing Site (EPA ID: RID075679530)  Dear Regional … Read More

Nine Local Organizations Sign Letter Urging EPA to Put Bradford Printing and Finishing on the National Priorities List Click here for the PDF August 16, 2024  EPA Region 1 ATTN:... ...Read More

A Herd of Life-Size Elephant Sculptures Is Marching Across America

Thursday, August 8, 2024

A Herd of Life-Size Elephant Sculptures Is Marching Across America NEWPORT, R.I. – August 8, 2024 – A herd of life-sized elephant sculptures is making its way across America to promote coexistence between humans and animals. Called the Great Elephant Migration, the traveling exhibition features 100 replicas of real-life Indian elephants made by roughly 200 … Read More

A Herd of Life-Size Elephant Sculptures Is Marching Across America NEWPORT, R.I. – August 8, 2024 – A herd of life-sized elephant sculptures is making its way across America to... ...Read More

Community meeting on Providence scrapyard cleanup plans devolves into screaming, insults

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Community meeting on Providence scrapyard cleanup plans devolves into screaming, insults PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 6, 2024 –South Providence residents and activists have watched the environmental violations pile up and the junk vessels multiply in the water along Rhode Island Recycled Metals’ scrapyard. They have choked on air thick with smoke from fires. After years … Read More

Community meeting on Providence scrapyard cleanup plans devolves into screaming, insults PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 6, 2024 –South Providence residents and activists have watched the environmental violations pile up and... ...Read More

A fight over an illegal sea wall at a North Kingstown country club, the uncertain fate of WaterFire, and more

Friday, August 2, 2024

A fight over an illegal sea wall at a North Kingstown country club, the uncertain fate of WaterFire, and more PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 2, 2024 – A North Kingstown country club is clashing with state coastal regulators, environmentalists and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after building an illegal sea wall along Narragansett Bay. … Read More

A fight over an illegal sea wall at a North Kingstown country club, the uncertain fate of WaterFire, and more PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 2, 2024 – A North Kingstown... ...Read More