WEST GREENWICH, R.I. — Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Big River Management Area is one of the state’s most unusual landscapes. Amid acres of forestland and untouched wilderness are 40 acres of ...

My niece shared her concerns with Mayor Daniel Lurie, likely hoping some authority figure will eventually take the climate ...

Residents say wind carries dirt from the improperly-covered piles into the neighborhood, coating cars, homes, and windows.

Liquor stores, bottling companies, and other businesses have strongly opposed efforts to pass a redemption system for beverage containers, commonly known as the bottle bill, for years.

The analysis is the result of compromise legislation asking DEM and Rhode Island Resource Recovery to study bottle bill and ...

On the last day of September, right before the Senate recessed ahead of the midterm elections, leaders of the Environment and Public Works Committee and the Energy and Natural Resources Committee ...

Learn how to speak with your legislator, submit a bill and get involved civically to improve the environment and public health.

National estimates cited in the Advances in Nutrition article suggest medically tailored meals prevent 1.6 million ...

Learn about some practical actions you can take in your own backyard or community garden to help wildlife, conserve water, and reduce your environmental impact.

DEM officials have disclosed that 110 homes had private wells contaminated with forever chemicals in exceedance of the state ...

North Kingstown should join the growing list of Rhode Island municipalities that prohibit pet stores from selling dogs.

In April 2025, the commission released an 18-page report that outlined its thinking. It noted that the “recycling system in Rhode Island is not working well enough. Too much recyclable packaging is ...