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New Providence Health Equity Zone Ready to Address Public …

Web“[FSRI] has had a longstanding partnership with a lot of community organizations,” said Tregaskis, adding that several home- and clinical-based programs, …

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Data Show Widespread Toxic Chemical Contamination Across …

WebEven in small amounts, PFAS can harm human health. Since these ubiquitous chemicals are known to persist in the environment, and in our bloodstreams …

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Draft Report: Collective Quality of Rhode Island's Fresh and Salt

WebA new draft report on the health of Rhode Island’s 890 fresh and saltwater bodies shows that while pollution persists, in most cases, it has not worsened during the …

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R.I. Programs Explore Health Benefits of Being in Nature

WebSpending time in nature has many health benefits, studies show. (istock) NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Walking along the wooded paths of King/Benson …

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EPA Considers New Requirements for Toxic Chemical Used in …

WebEthylene oxide is a flammable, colorless gas used to sterilize medical equipment and in the production of ethylene glycol — a clear, colorless liquid used in …

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Local Food Builds Health, Community and Sustainability

WebSupporters of the bill noted $75 million a year for the next decade would have ensured the growth of the program, with funding specifically directed toward low- and …

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22% of R.I.'s Waterbodies Impaired by Pollutants

WebThe water coming out of customers’ taps is safe to drink. In all, 198 of Rhode Island’s 890 waterbodies are listed as Category 5 impaired waters (22 percent), including …

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DEM Rejects MedRecycler Permit for Medical Waste Facility in …

WebThe Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) issued a decision July 13 denying an application by MedRecycler Inc. for a facility in West …

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Providence’s Toxic Avenue Leads to Neighborhood Problems

WebAir pollution from the Port of Providence and Interstate 95 has caused the South Providence and Washington Park neighborhoods to endure some of the highest …

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ecoRI News Environmental News for Rhode Island

WebYour support keeps our reporters on the environmental beat. Reader support is at the core of our nonprofit news model. Together, we can keep the environment in the headlines. …

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New Round of PFAS Testing Leads to Three R.I. ‘Do Not Drink’ …

WebAfter the most recent round of statewide forever chemicals testing, the Rhode Island Department of Health has issued “do not drink” orders to three different water …

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Major Sources of PFAS Contamination Identified in Rhode Island

WebNaval Station Newport, singled out as one of the most complex Superfund sites in Rhode Island, was historically used in World War II as a refueling depot for the …

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Pollution Problems Persist at 3 Rhode Island Locations

WebPollution Problems Persist at 3 Rhode Island Locations. Rhode Island businesses that fail to follow environmental regulations, like Rhode Island Recycled …

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History Shows U.S. Food System Leaves Behind People of Color

WebThe U.S. food system, she said, has purposefully and unfailingly disconnected people of color from nutritious and affordable foods. “Racism is an …

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Report: Pathogens Pose Public Health Risk at Southern New …

WebAs beachgoers return to southern New England’s popular marine waters this summer, a new report warns that more work is needed to ensure these beaches are safe …

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Environmental Injustices Dumped on Two Providence …

WebThe city’s industrial waterfront is perfectly placed to pollute the nearby neighborhoods, according to Sarah Hsu, a founding member of Medical Students for a …

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Burrillville Residents, Advocates Call on DEM to Consider Safety

WebBURRILLVILLE, R.I. — Residents who live near a natural gas compressor station urged the state Department of Environmental Management to reject a permit from …

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Proposed Asphalt Plant Upsets Seekonk Neighborhood

WebAn asphalt plan has been proposed for this location on Industrial Court in Seekonk, Mass. (Grace Kelly/ecoRI News) SEEKONK, Mass. — The trouble started in …

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Connecticut River Took Long Journey from Cesspool to Nation’s …

WebThe Connecticut River remains the country’s only National Blueway. Despite the river’s metamorphosis from dead zone to one swimming with alewife, American and …

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