Environmentalists, utility at odds over PUC rules
Three environmental groups – the Conservation Law Foundation, the Union of Concerned Scientists and Environment Rhode Island – yesterday blasted “National Grid’s attempt...
AAA: R.I. gas prices surge 17¢ to $2.499
PROVIDENCE – Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have surged 17 cents in the past week and 32 cents in the past three weeks, according...
Woonsocket lead program wins ‘green’ rating
WOONSOCKET – The city’s financial assistance program for lead-related repairs in older housing has won the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s highest...
Tapping the power of biofuels
Though it has been virtually unavailable this winter, “bioheating” oil – a blend of diesel and oil refined from vegetable oil, recycled cooking grease...
DEM seeks violator fine hikes
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management is seeking passage of several pieces of legislation that would substantially increase the potential penalties for environmental, hazardous-waste...
Luxury home plans use several ‘green’ concepts
The Carnegie Abbey Club in Portsmouth has drawn plenty of attention for its luxury facilities and the 21-story tower and “cottages” being built on...
Sports boost health, team spirit alike
The cubicles open up. Barriers between managers and employees break down. Someone pokes his head out in the office and boasts, “Did you see...
Race-car driving a formula for business success
On the race track, the drivers at F1 Boston may be concerned only about the list on the leader board. But inside the corporate...
Patriots’ appeal attracts many groups to Gillette
Thousands of people throng to Gillette Stadium when the Patriots or the Revolution are playing at home, or when a rock star on a...
Tougher DEM fines make a lot of sense
If the R.I. Department of Environmental Management has its way this year, the penalties for serious environmental and hazardous-waste violations – and for failing...
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