'I don't think it's clear to all residents exactly which cans are for which stream,' said Kevin Proft, Providence's deputy director of sustainability, of the current waste bins issued by the city. (Colleen Cronin/ecoRI News)
Lax Enforcement, Lack of Awareness Result in Poor Recycling Ticket Returns in Providence
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Editor’s Note:This story was originally published by ecoRI. Republished with permission. Over the past few years, the city has received payment for about half the tickets it has issued for recycling violations. From 2022 to 2024, the percentage of recycling tickets paid hovered just above 50%, [...]

28
Sep
Children cool down at a splash pad at the Harriet & Sayles Park in South Providence. (Mary Lhowe/ecoRI News)
As They Become More Common, Heat Waves Will Also Be More Destructive
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Editor’s Note: A historically hot summer is drawing to a close.This story was originally published by ecoRI. Republished with permission. Business closures, soaring visits to emergency rooms, and unhealthy air quality warnings are just some of what Rhode Island has to look forward to as [...]

10
Sep
Learning to fish at Roger Williams Park Photo courtesy of Providence Urban Wildlife Conservation Partnership
Rewilding Roger Williams: How Did Fish Get into the Park’s Ponds?
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On any nice day at Roger Williams Park, among the strollers, bird watchers, and zoo visitors, there’s often a cohort of folks fishing.  In fact, today, June 26th, would-be anglers of all sorts will be there for the Annual Freshwater Fishing Event. Bass, stripers, and [...]

26
Jun
Illustration by Habesha Petros
Dangerous Intersection: RIDOT Hides Crash Data from Public
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PROVIDENCE — Crash data — where they happen, how, and who is involved — is often reviewed by Rhode Island Department of Transportation staffers and consultants when making changes to the state’s roads or responding to safety issues. But requests for this information from the [...]

15
Nov