Group threatens lawsuit over clean water 7/04/2008

Four Newport residents and Environment Rhode Island have given the city and Earth Tech Inc., the operator of the city’s wastewater treatment plant, notice of their intent to file a lawsuit in federal court against them for violating the federal Clean Water Act.

CRMC seeks wind, wave generator moratorium 5/03/2008

The agency that regulates Rhode Island’s coastline has proposed a one-year moratorium on wind farms and wave generators in the state’s coastal waters so it can develop a special management plan that will determine where such projects will be allowed.

Warwick Council favors anti-pollution bill 4/08/2008

The City Council last night took a stand on global warming, to the delight of environmental groups working to persuade the state to address the issue by reducing pollutants. The council unanimously endorsed legislation, dubbed the Global Warming Solutions Act, which is being introduced in both chambers of the General Assembly.

Coalition Praises General Assembly for Approving Legislation to Use More Renewable Energy in Ocean State 6/27/2008

Just days after the General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to approve new legislation to encourage the development of more wind, solar and renewable energy for Rhode Island, Gov. Carcieri has vetoed the legislation.

Comments on Proposed CRMC Moratorium 3/03/2008

In order to confront the challenge of global climate change, increase stability in electricity prices and develop a clean energy economy, the Conservation Law Foundation and Environment Rhode Island enthusiastically and energetically support expanded and ambitious investment in renewable energy, including wind, on land and in the waters of Rhode Island.

Environment Rhode Island Media Statement on U.S. EPA Denial of Waiver for Clean Cars Standards 12/20/2007

“By denying a California waiver appeal for the Clean Cars Standards the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has ignored the threat of global warming and its mandate under the Clean Air Act,” said Environment Rhode Island Advocate Matt Auten.

When It Rains, It Pours 12/04/2007

Scientists expect that global warming will cause a variety of changes to precipitation patterns in the United States. Many areas will receive increased amounts of rain and snow over the course of a year; some areas will receive less. But scientists expect that, all across the country, the rainstorms and snowstorms that do occur will be more intense – increasing the risk of flooding and other impacts.

America's Clean Energy Stars 11/14/2007

Tomorrow's Energy Today: How to Ease New England’s Energy Crisis and Curb Global Warming Pollution, Starting Now 6/18/2007

New England is heading for an energy crisis. Indeed, it may have already begun. Energy prices are high and increasingly volatile. The region’s energy infrastructure is strained. The long-term outlook for oil and natural gas supplies is questionable. And our use of energy contributes to a variety of environmental and public safety problems, not the least of which is global warming.