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RI bill would aim to cut oil use by half by 2050

Rhode Island would aim to cut its petroleum consumption by 30 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2050 under legislation heading to a vote in the state House of Representatives.

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Major floods could hit state again

WARWICK, RI (WPRI) - It has been almost two years since the historic floods of 2010 hit the state. Many have believe massive floods like these are a once in a century occurrence, but one local group says more extreme weather is likely.

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Environmental group warns about extreme weather

WARWICK, R.I. -- The historic rains and flooding that swamped much of the state two years ago are more than a bad memory. It's a scary look into the future, according to a statewide environmental group that released a national report Wednesday on the effects of global warming on extreme weather....

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Ban the Bag

Environment Rhode Island launched a campaign called “Ban the Bag,” to raise awareness about the environmental impact of plastic grocery bags and urge elected officials to pass town/citywide bans.

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Bag It

"Plastic grocery bags are so ubiquitous in Rhode Island, and in most of the world, that it may seem strange to imagine life without them. But Channing Jones, field associate for the advocacy group Environment Rhode Island, is on a mission. He wants Rhode Islanders not only to imagine such a life, but also to live it."

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