Global Warming Program Reports
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| 9/3/2003 | |
| New England has a long way to go to meet regional goals for reducing emissions of global warming gases set forth in a landmark agreement two years ago. | |
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| 6/14/2004 | |
| In August of 2001, the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG/ECP) agreed to a comprehensive Climate Change Action Plan with the long-term goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the region by 75-85%. | |
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| 5/21/2007 | |
| Rising global temperatures, unpredictableweather and alarming scientific predictions have led to increasing public concern about the impacts of global warming on the environment, health and society. But while the Bush administration continues to resist efforts to reduce global warming pollution, many states are taking effective actions to address the threat—including the adoption of the “Clean Cars Program,” which sets limits on global warming pollution from cars, light trucks and SUVs. | |
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| 5/1/2007 | |
| Global warming is an urgent problem that is threatening our beaches, coastline and Narragansett Bay. Environment Rhode Island's latest fact sheet explores the threat of global warming and what we can do about it. | |
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| 4/22/2004 | |
| On April 22, 1970, America celebrated its first Earth Day, demonstrating a national and truly bipartisan outpouring of concern for cleaning up the environment. | |
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| 4/2/2002 | |
| As the long Fourth of July weekend approaches, families are packing their minivans for short getaways; college students are packing their coolers to head to the beach; and city dwellers are heading out to enjoy nature in our National Parks. Children are celebrating their summer vacations at neighborhood playgrounds, summer camps and community swimming pools. However, Americans are at risk of losing these simple pleasures and much, much more. | |
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| 2/9/2006 | |
| Shrinking glaciers, rising global temperatures, increasingly severe storms, and alarming scientific predictions have led to increasing public concern about the impacts of global warming on the environment, health and society. | |
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| 2/23/2006 | |
| Transportation is the leading source of global warming pollution in Rhode Island, accounting for more than a third of the state’s global warming emissions. | |
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| 2/1/2005 | |
| Rhode Island could significantly limit its contribution to global warming over the next two decades by implementing two policies to reduce carbon dioxide pollution from cars and light trucks. | |
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| 12/4/2007 | |
| 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. | |
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