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Climate & Environment

“These are dedicated, hardworking Americans whose efforts help save lives and property from the devastating impacts of natural disasters across the country. This action will only endanger American lives going forward.” Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y. said.
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Climate & Environment
Climate & Environment
Hundreds of Weather Forecasters Fired in Latest Wave of DOGE Cuts
February 28, 2025
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Seth Borenstein
The Rhode Island Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council Advisory Board met at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s offices in Providence on Wednesday, Feb, 26, 2025.
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Climate & Environment
Climate & Environment
Federal Funds for Decarbonization Aren’t Guaranteed Anymore. Don’t Worry, Rhode Island Has a Plan B
Climate council taps state money to pay consultant for critical emissions report
February 27, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
This chart of the night sky from NASA shows Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus in a "planet parade" in January 2025.
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Climate & Environment
Climate & Environment
A Rare ‘Parade’ of All 7 Planets Will Move Across the Sky Friday Night
February 27, 2025
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Chandelis Duster
On Monday, demolition crews leveled the Blasch house, which has been at the center of a years-long controversy.
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Climate & Environment
Climate & Environment
Controversial Cape Cod Home, at the Edge of an Eroding Bluff, Gets Demolished
February 26, 2025
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Eve Zuckoff
Short bigeye
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Climate & Environment
Climate & Environment
How Do Caribbean Fish Species End Up in Cape Cod Waters?
February 25, 2025
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Gilda Geist
A side street off South Street (Route 10) in Northampton, Massachusetts, February 19, 2025, several days after a recent winter storm.
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Climate & Environment
Climate & Environment
Salt Unavailable to Melt Ice? Try Some Sand, Molasses or Pickle Juice
February 24, 2025
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Jill Kaufman
The city of Providence began tracking energy and emissions use from large, city-owned buildings in 2024, with plans to include private buildings this year.
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Climate & Environment
Climate & Environment
Another Year, Another Decarbonization Bill; And More Angst About a Deadline
Perennial push for a state building energy benchmarking program is fueled by success story in Providence
February 21, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
A baby seal was rescued in New Haven, Conn., over the weekend. The pup, believed to be a few weeks old, is now recovering at the nearby Mystic Aquarium.
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Climate & Environment
Climate & Environment
Why Did the Baby Seal Cross the Road? It’s Not a Riddle for New Haven, CT
February 18, 2025
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Rachel Treisman
A growing demand for electricity combined with international instability have driven up utility rates beyond Rhode Island Energy’s control, the utility company says.
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News & Culture
News & Culture
Who Has Power? State Lawmakers Take on Rhode Island Energy as Utility Bills and Frustrations Soar
Bills would cap profits, extend payment deadlines and pursue publicly owned utility company
February 14, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
Lobster traps sit on a dock in Bluehill, Maine.
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News & Culture
Stricter Lobster Fishing Rules Scrapped After Complaints From Fishermen About Harm to Industry
February 11, 2025
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Patrick Whittle
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