State: Rhode Island

Mar 12, 2026

Five Good News Stories About Climate Change

There’s no denying that powerful actors (or countries) have stepped away from their responsibility to the planet.
But it’s not all bad news. There are some surprisingly positive developments afoot when it comes to the environment.

A yellow flower pokes from a crack in a purple brick wall
Mar 09, 2026

Offshore Wind Energy: FAQs

Answers to your most frequently asked questions about offshore wind projects. Learn how they work, how they benefit the environment, and the future of wind energy.

Offshore wind turbines
Mar 03, 2026

It’s Time for States to Protect People and the Planet

Well, the Trump administration has finally done what it had long threatened to do: it slammed the door on the federal government’s authority to fight climate change. But just because something is expected doesn’t make it any less devastating – or legal. By improperly revoking the “endangerment finding” linking carbon pollution to pressing existential risks such as climate change and chronic disease, the administration abandoned even the slightest pretense of concern for American families.

a smoggy highway in winter filled with car exhaust
Feb 25, 2026

Warmer and Unpredictable Winters Imperil Iconic New England Crops

Despite this year’s backflip to the polar temperatures and snowfall totals of a bygone era, winters are undeniably becoming shorter and milder. The last decade of relatively warm, dry winters has made that clear, with temperatures accelerating upward over the last five years.

closeup of blueberries on bush
Feb 19, 2026

RI Takes Vital Step to Restore Health of Mashapaug Pond

CLF has pushed for years for stronger pollution controls to combat the harmful stormwater runoff that causes toxic algae blooms, degrades aquatic ecosystems, and makes Mashapaug Pond unfit for human use. 

a view of Mashapaug Pond
Feb 10, 2026

Can You Recycle Wine Bottles? Here’s the Truth 

In most states, bottle return programs don’t cover wine bottles. So, our options for recycling them are limited. That means they end up mixed with trash or littering our communities. But there’s a simple solution: expand bottle bills.

Closeup photo of empty wine bottles in bright green and dark yellow tones. Bottles looked broken and in pieces.
Jan 21, 2026

America is Sliding Backward in Science

Since the 2024 election, the country is working to dramatically scale back funding for science. And that reduction is likely to have grave implications for health, technology, defense, education, and the United States’ standing in the world.

woman scientist in lab