Rhode Island Archives

Mar 16, 2023

New Study Shows Offshore Wind Can Provide Reliable Energy Year-Round

Offshore wind can save us money on our energy bills, provide more electricity in cold temperatures, and slow the effects of climate change.

A view from the ground-up of wind turbines against a blue sky with some clouds.

Mar 08, 2023

What Will It Cost to Create a Safer Ocean for Endangered Right Whales?

We analyzed two sectors of the commercial lobster fishery to determine what it will cost to transition to ropeless gear.

Mar 08, 2023

Financial Impact of Transitioning Two Sectors of the Northeast Lobster Fishery to On-Demand (Ropeless) Fishing

We analyzed the costs of transitioning two sectors of the commercial lobster fishery to ropeless fishing gear and detail the findings in this report.

Mar 02, 2023

Winds of Change

With at least nine new offshore wind farms geared to start spinning in New England by 2028, now is the moment to consider what thoughtful and inclusive offshore wind infrastructure looks like.

Construction of an offshore wind turbine

Feb 27, 2023

The Truth about Ropeless Fishing Gear

A colorful bobbing buoy is an iconic part of New England’s visual identity, a symbol of fresh-caught seafood and days spent by the water. But all those buoys can pose a danger to marine life. The thick vertical lines that connect buoys to lobster traps on the seafloor can entangle whales, causing grievous injuries and… Continue reading The Truth about Ropeless Fishing Gear

Feb 24, 2023

Between Water and Wind: A Conversation with Riverkeeper Fred Tutman

We spoke with Fred Tutman, Patuxent Riverkeeper, about his experiences as the nation’s only Black Waterkeeper –and the challenges and triumphs of diversifying the fight for clean water.

Fred Tutman, Riverkeeper for the Patuxent River

Feb 13, 2023

The Texas Electric Grid Failed. Here’s What New England Can Learn from It.

New England is no stranger to ice storms, of course, and the Texas power grid is very different from ours. But we can still heed lessons from the Texas crisis – especially as we look at the future pressures our grid will face because of our changing climate.