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New report outlines bold new vision for solar in America 3/11/2010

Providence, RI – From Laundromats and baseball stadiums, to homes and cars, solar energy is already enhancing energy security and reducing pollution in America. A new Environment Rhode Island report outlines a vision for using the sun to meet 10 percent of the United States’ total energy needs by 2030.

Global Warming News

New Report: Pollution Up 24% in Rhode Island since 1990 11/12/2009

New Report: Temperatures Up in Rhode Island 10/15/2008

Auction of Pollution Permits Marks Breakthrough in U.S. Global Warming Policy 9/25/2008

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

Energy News

New report outlines bold new vision for solar in America 3/11/2010

New Report: Record-breaking transit ridership saved fuel equal to the amount consumed by 17,100 cars in Rhode Island last year 9/23/2009

New Report: Strong Energy Efficiency Policies in Climate Legislation Would Save Rhode Island Families $158 per Year, Create 2,900 Jobs 9/09/2009

Rhode Island Has a Bright Future in Clean Energy 1/13/2009

New Report: America’s Economic Future Must Be Built On a Foundation Of Clean Energy 11/11/2008

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

Environment Rhode Island Files Proposed Court Settlement To Protect Newport Area Beaches And End Sewage Pollution By Middletown 1/27/2010

Environment Rhode Island and Local Citizens Take Legal Action to End Pollution at Newport Beaches and Harbor 7/16/2007

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

Obama Budget Brings Home the Green for Rhode Island 4/30/2009

American Voters send a Clear Message to Obama Administration and 111th Congress: Clean Energy Solutions are Key to Our Future 11/05/2008

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