The crucial marijuana question not on the ballot: Why has Massachusetts failed to educate the public on the harmful effects of cannabis and monitor the impact of its growing use, especially on young people? Other states have paired legalization with robust education and research funding that recognizes the downsides of cannabis By Sushrut Jangi, Corrine […]
EarthTalk Q&A Outrunning Global Warming? Coral Reefs Move Toward Poles Serena Goragandhi October 10, 2026 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that coral reefs are moving toward the poles due to the warming oceans? Can they outrun climate change’s damaging effects?—Mike T., Seattle, WA Greenhouse gas emissions around the globe are driving tropical ocean temperatures to […]
“RI First: Time to Unify and Take Rhode Island Back” — Republicans to Rally at the State House PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island Republicans from across the state will gather on the front steps of the Rhode Island State House on Monday, October 19, at 5:00 PM for a statewide rally centered on unity, shared […]
The NB Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus / The Meeting House at The Four Corners Art Center WHAT: The NB Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus NOVEMBER CONCERT When : November 1 2026 2PM, Doors open at 1:30PM Where: The Meeting House in Tiverton Four Corners, 3850 Main Rd. Tiverton, RI 02878 Cost / Admission: $15 Pre-sale / […]
Contact: Desiree Brunton at info@fourcornersarts.org CALL to MAKERS for the 13th Annual “re-Tree Outdoor Exhibition – A Festive Showcase of trees created with Recycled Materials” Open to individuals, kids & families, community organizations, businesses and art enthusiasts of all ages. Registration for this event begins on October 12th and runs thru November 22nd. The Outdoor […]
Free For All Saturday October / Dia de los Muertos Celebration October 31, 2026 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Museum Campus Join us for a day of family-friendly activities inspired by Día de los Muertos and current exhibitions. There will be hands-on art-making, storytelling, Halloween costumes, scavenger hunts, music and more! What’s happening: Día de […]
Massachusetts needs to rethink how it improves schools. Here is a blueprint for doing it. The standards-and-accountability model has run its course. We need a robust R&D system, like that used in everything from agriculture to health care and technology, that tests innovative approaches by Chad d’Entremont MASSACHUSETTS HAS DONE this before. It’s time to […]
India Addresses Water Crisis With Decentralization Serena Goragandhi October 10, 2026 Dear EarthTalk: How is India making use of decentralized water technologies to cope with the country’s shrinking access to freshwater and what can we learn from them? —Name withheld India faces an intense environmental challenge, with roughly 600 million people experiencing high to extreme […]
