Natural Resources

THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE announced Monday that it will begin July 24 at $1.5 million repair project to the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier. Pictured is Craig Hochman, chief engineer for the city of Providence, with the barrier in the background. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Providence to begin $1.5M repair project on Fox Point Hurricane Barrier

Natural Resources 07/10/2023

PROVIDENCE – Some long-awaited repairs to the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier will begin in the next couple of weeks. Mayor Brett Smiley’s office announced Monday...

State coastal engineer alleges SouthCoast Wind developer lied to energy regulators

Natural Resources 07/07/2023

Financial headwinds aren’t the only obstacle a Massachusetts offshore wind farm developer must overcome to secure critical approvals from Rhode Island regulators. SouthCoast Wind...

State accepting proposals for 2023 Brownfields Grant Program funding

Natural Resources 07/06/2023

PROVIDENCE – A request for proposals has been issued for a round of funding from the 2023 Brownfields Grant Program, Gov. Daniel J. McKee...

AAA expects record-high car travel July 4 as gas prices are...

Natural Resources 07/03/2023

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island remained at $3.52 per gallon on Monday, same as last...

TOPHER HAMBLETT has been named interim executive director of Save The Bay Inc. / COURTESY SAVE THE BAY INC.

Save The Bay names Hamblett interim executive director

Natural Resources 06/28/2023

PROVIDENCE – Save The Bay Inc.’s director of advocacy will temporarily lead the marine advocacy nonprofit for the time being. The organization announced on June...

CVS Health enters renewable energy partnership

Natural Resources 06/27/2023

WOONSOCKET – CVS Health Corp. will implement renewable energy technology at 147 of its locations in Michigan as part of a new partnership with a Baltimore energy...

State awards $59K to support green energy projects at 3 farms

Natural Resources 06/26/2023

PROVIDENCE – A total of $59,250 was awarded Monday from the Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Grant Program to support green energy projects at three...

THE AVERAGE WEEKLY price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased to $3.52 per gallon on Monday, 1 cent higher than last week and 5 cents below the national average, according to AAA Northeast. / AP FILE PHOTO/JOHN RAOUX

R.I., Mass gas prices remain steady as July Fourth travel looms

Natural Resources 06/26/2023

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased to $3.52 per gallon on Monday, 1 cent higher...

RHODE ISLAND is the worst state for summer road trips, according to a new study released by WalletHub. / PBN FILE PHOTO

WalletHub: R.I. worst state in nation for summer road trips

Natural Resources 06/26/2023

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the worst state for summer road trips, according to a study by WalletHub released Monday. WalletHub, a personal finance website...