EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine The birth of this black-footed ferret named Elizabeth Ann on December 10, 2020, marked the first time a U.S. endangered species has been successfully cloned. Credit: Revive & Restore. Dear EarthTalk: What’s new with the de-extinction movement that’s trying to bring back […]
2023 SNEP Watershed Implementation Grants are Open for Applications The Request for Proposals for 2023 SNEP Watershed Implementation Grants (SWIG23) is now available! This year, SWIG will award $2.9 million in grants to programs and partnerships working to restore clean water, healthy ecosystems and sustainable communities throughout Southeast New England. SWIG23 is funded […]
WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS Leader de la Cruz bill amends 2021 Act on Climate. Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz (R-Dist. 23, Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield) introduced the legislation (S-0499) ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE. The bill incorporates ethical energy standards to the 2021 Act […]
USDA Announces Two New Members of the National Organic Standards Board The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of two new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The board is made up of 15 members representing the organic community. Each new member is appointed to serve a five-year term […]
Ida Lewis Distance Race Plans Modifications, Welcomes Return of Presenting Sponsor Bluenose Yacht Sales Last year’s start of the Ida Lewis Distance Race. (credit Stephen R. Cloutier) NEWPORT, R.I. (March 9, 2023) – Ida Lewis Yacht Club will host the 19th sailing of the Ida Lewis Distance Race, one of New England’s most popular overnight offshore races, […]
To Our RI Interfaith Power & Light Network: You are warmly invited to Walk to Connect: A contemplative and educational walk through Trustom Pond Wildlife Refuge (South Kingstown, RI) Saturday March 18, 10 am -noon We will meet at the Trustom Pond parking lot. Peace, Your RI Interfaith Power & Light Board
Considering solar energy for your home or commercial property to reduce cost and minimize your environmental imprint? Fred Paris of the Wind Sun Institute and owner of Plymouth Solar Energy is offering a free educational presentation and discussion about Solar Energy on Wednesday, April 26, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Plymouth Area Chamber […]
Pawtucket International Women’s Day Committee 9th Annual Celebration promotes: Embracing Equity PAWTUCKET – On March 8th, International Women’s Day, The Pawtucket Women’s History Month Committee and Senator Sandra Cano celebrated their 9th Annual event in the City of Pawtucket. This year, we celebrated a total of 16 female students from across the Pawtucket School District including […]
