Tag: Act on Climate
DEM: Increasing R.I. emissions fall short of Act on Climate mandates
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is going in the wrong direction when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions.
And that could spell trouble for the state...
R.I. leaders want ‘bold’ commitment to offshore wind
Rhode Island leaders want offshore wind to supply more of the state's power to cement its position as a hub for the industry, reduce...
Environmental, labor leaders lay out plans for advancing R.I. green economy
PROVIDENCE - Tackling ambitious climate change goals and an economy still being dragged down by the aftermath of a pandemic might seem overly ambitious.
But...
A 2nd try at renewable energy law
After a failed attempt last year, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio is taking another crack at passing legislation that would require Rhode Island to...
Federal funding sparks conflict between R.I. transportation projects, climate goals
PROVIDENCE – A $750 million injection of federal funds for state transportation improvement projects has become the latest flashpoint in conflict over climate change...
New report outlines ways to improve electric vehicle infrastructure in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Requiring 100% of state electricity to come from renewable sources will help incentivize the electric vehicle market and ensure the state’s fossil...
Climate change bill heads back to Senate after winning House approval
PROVIDENCE – Legislation that ups the ante for the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions has won approval in both chambers of the...
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