Seminar to focus on sustainable development
NEWPORT – A three-day sustainable development seminar described by local organizers as the only event of its kind in the United States will debut...
Cleanup begins at Providence Barrel site
SMITHFIELD – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last week that The removal of contaminants is now underway at the former Providence Barrel...
R.I. beach closings fall 66%, national study finds
NEW YORK – Popular beaches in Rhode Island and Connecticut exceeded federal pollution standards in 5 to 10 percent of testing last summer, while...
Gas prices boost T ridership to new record
BOSTON – Total ridership on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s buses, trains, boats and trolleys increased 21.66 million, or 6.13 percent, in the...
R.I. gas prices fall 11¢ in 3rd weekly decline
PROVIDENCE – “Gasoline prices in Rhode Island tumbled by an average of 11 cents per gallon last week, falling under the $4 mark for...
Sailing into the future
US Sailing – the Newport-based nonprofit that picks the U.S. Olympic sailing team while promoting sailing throughout the country – has re-launched its...
Highland Corporate Parks to adopt ‘green’ strategy
The Highland Corporate Parks in Cumberland and Woonsocket next month will be the first industrial parks in the state – and could be in...
CCRI classes teach energy efficiency at home, work
Get rid of that hot-water tank in your basement. Toss it right out.
“It’s the last thing you want,” said Norman Cook, adjunct professor...
State to expand program to recycle electronics
PROVIDENCE – A new state law will expand Rhode Island’s system for collecting and disposing of old computers, televisions and other electronics, giving manufacturers...
URI-led coastal program wins national honors
KINGSTON – A project coordinated by the University of Rhode Island’s Coastal Institute has been recognized by the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units National Network...
- Featured Event -
