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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.

Global Warming News

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

Frequency of ‘One Year’ Storms Increases 88% in R.I and 60% Across New England since 1948 12/04/2007

R.I. Clean Cars Advocate Applauds New California Lawsuit Over Clean Cars Program 11/08/2007

States rev up 'Clean Car' campaigns 9/16/2007

Environmental Advocates Praise General Assembly for Approving New Global Warming Law 6/25/2007

Energy News

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

Comments on Proposed CRMC Moratorium 3/03/2008

Environment Rhode Island Applauds U.S. House for Approving Energy Bill 12/06/2007

New Report Gives Rhode Island One of Seven Gold Stars for Leadership on Clean Energy 11/14/2007

“Tomorrow’s Energy Today” Report Provides Roadmap for Rhode Island to Slash Energy Use and Global Warming Pollution With Near-Term Technology 6/19/2007

Open Spaces News

Environment and Land Conservation Groups Urge State to Stop Sale of Camp Pastore 3/15/2007

Environmental and Land Conservation Advocates Call On State to Protect Parks and Open Spaces 10/10/2006

New Report Documents Summer Vacations At Risk 7/02/2002

Narragansett Bay News

R.I. House Passes Bill to Raise Runoff Standards and Better Protect Bay, Rivers, Lakes and Streams from Pollution 6/14/2007

Rhode Island Beaches Closed For Swimming 6/04/2007

Environment Rhode Island Settles South County Lawsuit 11/10/2006

Clean Air News

Senate Environment Committee Narrowly Approves Clean Air Foe As Top EPA Air Official 10-8 4/26/2006

Environmental And Public Interest Groups Praise New Global Warming Standards For Cars, Light Trucks and SUVs: Governor Announces Biggest Step Yet To Reduce Global Warming Emissions in Rhode Island 10/13/2005

Rhode Island Textile Mill Faces Environmental Lawsuit for Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act Violations 6/20/2005

RI Elected Officials Urge Sen. Chafee To Vote Against 'Clear Skies' Bill 3/01/2005

RI Takes Major Step To Reduce Air Pollution: New Car Rules Issued By DEM Will Result in Cleaner Cars and Cleaner Air 12/21/2004

More News

Pollution Prompts Record Number of Beach Closings Nationwide in 2005; Beach Closings Decline In Rhode Island After Dry Year 8/03/2006

Senate Votes To Protect Arctic Refuge 12/21/2005

Senate Narrowly Passes Budget Bill With Arctic Language Senator Chafee And Reed Are Applauded For Voting Against The Bill 11/03/2005

Bush Administration Should Make Polluters, Not Taxpayers, Pay to Clean Up Toxic Waste 4/15/2002