Climate & Social Justice

Mayor Smiley Addresses South Providence Residents’ Concerns about Snow Removal, Waterfront Scrapyard

Marginalized Communities Bake in Plastic Toxicity

Environment Council Takes Aim at Cuts to Renewable Energy Programs for 2026 Legislative Session

Lobbyists’ Opposition to Climate Legislation Has Profound Effect, Brown University Report Finds

Amendment supporters say the chaos from the Trump administration requires another layer of local protection.

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Climate Resiliency Has Long Been Focus for Indigenous People

Superior Court Upholds Ban on Bulk Storage of Liquid Propane Gas in Providence

New Climate Policy Committee to Advise U.S. Rep. Amo

Urban heat islands occur in places with lots of buildings and pavement and fewer trees and green spaces. Closely packed buildings block the movement of cooling breezes. Buildings and asphalt absorb heat.

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Newport Among R.I. Communities Seeking to Bolster Tree Canopies

The Conceivable Future: Authors Talk About Family Planning Around Climate Crisis

Aquidneck Island Walk Melds Environmental Science, Spirituality

ECRI encouraged the state to leverage federal funds for environmental projects and include money in the state budget to fund more environmental staff.

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‘Small But Mighty’ Nonprofit Clean Ocean Access is Dissolved

Tiniest State Shows Up to One of Largest Climate Rallies Since COVID

Study Finds Wealthy White Homeowners Benefit Most from Land Conservation

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Climate & Social Justice

Legislation Seeks to Protect Rhode Islanders’ Rights to Clean, Healthy Environment

In Extreme Heat, People in Poorer, Urban Neighborhoods Suffer the Most

Environment Council’s Legislative Agenda for 2024 Includes Funding for Environmental Justice, RIPTA