Whose behavior really affects the water supply?
Last week we learned that individuals’ home water consumption doesn’t really make a dent in the water supply, and the benefit of personal water conservation is saving energy. So, who does affect the water supply? And why should they conserve water?
What’s behind the push to reform Rhode Island’s powerful Coastal Resources Management Council
Plus: A manager at a New Bedford Market Basket is accused of sexual harassment, Rhode Island is in danger of losing shelter beds, a look back on the week in politics, and some tips on what to do this week.
Why should I use less water in a wet state like Rhode Island?
Saving water might not seem all that important in a humid climate like Rhode Island. But actually, there are plenty of reasons why water conservation is always a good idea for people and the planet.
East Coast earthquake felt in Rhode Island
The earthquake is the strongest recorded in the Northeast in more than a decade.
What’s the best way to get rid of my food scraps?
Today, we’re taking a look at how we dispose of our food. Next time you’re scraping a plate, should that food go into compost, your sink disposal, or the trash?
Fishermen displaced by offshore wind farm apply for compensation
Mitigation funds are rolling out this spring for fishermen affected by offshore wind development. If successful, the funds could support fishermen and help them adapt as the region embraces offshore wind as its largest source of clean energy. But a coalition of 11 East Coast states is already trying to create an alternative to the emerging patchwork of privately administered funds.
Preparing for coastal erosion, Vineyard Wind to compensate fishermen, and more
Plus: The week in politics, a studio session with Keith McCurdy of gothic folk band Vudu Sister, and some tips on what to do this week.
Residents in a Portsmouth neighborhood take storm and flooding preparedness into their own hands
Common Fence Point is one of the most vulnerable communities in Portsmouth, with homes nestled near sea level at the north end of the island.
Developers seek to get offshore wind back on track with latest bids to New England states
Avangrid, Vineyard Offshore, Orsted and SouthCoast Wind proposed new wind farms south of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket that could collectively generate up to 5,500 megawatts of electricity.