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Local business opposes wind power plan

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 10:40

An group that represents some of Rhode Island's largest electricty users is opposed to a proposed power-purchase agreement between National Grid and the developer of a wind farm in state waters.

Recycle old cell phones and get paid

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 17:31

Smaller, faster, better. New cell phones seem to hit the market every day – leaving your old one collecting dust.

Electric bikes catching on in the U.S.

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 11:45

They're a cross between a bicycle and a scooter. Long popular in Asia, electric bikes are now catching on in the U.S. Pete Mangione shows us the latest way to go green while saving some green.

Slater Mill goes green

Fri, 02/19/2010 - 19:12

Samuel Slater built the first successful water powered, cotton spinning mill in the country back in 1793.

 

Job fair coming, green industry booming

Thu, 02/18/2010 - 20:52

With many parts of the economy currently struggling, the green job industry continues to grow.

Students convert car to electric

Wed, 02/17/2010 - 19:24

Two students at Mercy Mount Country Day School have converted a gasoline powered sedan into an electric car.

Weather proofing your home for winter

Wed, 02/10/2010 - 05:24

It's not easy staying warm during the winter months in New England, but this tough task is even more difficult, when your house is letting all the hot air out and allowing the cool air to creep in.

Going green will help RIers earn green

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 02:45

The Providence Plan is awarded a $3.7 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant, allowing the organization's Building Futures Initiative to launch an Energy Training Partnership.

Appliance Rebate Program 2010

Fri, 02/05/2010 - 19:02

The state is offering cash incentives for Rhode Islanders who trade their old appliances in for new, energy efficient machines.

Recycling slot machine big hit at Dunk

Fri, 01/29/2010 - 20:28

There's a special kind of slot machine going in at the Dunkin Donuts Center, throw in your empty bottle, and you could win big!

Cow manure lights, powers dairy farm

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 20:23

Running a dairy farm takes a lot of work, and most farmers probably can't say their cows are helping keep their property lit or powered.

State wants to regulate wood boilers

Tue, 01/26/2010 - 20:28

Outside wood boilers are efficient ways to heat your home, but state officials say they are also big polluters, and now the state wants to regulate these boilers.

Local man turns leftovers into compost

Mon, 01/25/2010 - 17:09

Turning food into compost. Every lawn needs nutrients to grow. Now, a local man has a new use for leftovers, so they don't go to waste.

Greenest Cars of 2010

Thu, 01/21/2010 - 19:31

After struggling to sell gas guzzlers, almost all car companies have designed their own version of a more environmentally friendly vehicle.

Recycling center sees increase in trash

Wed, 01/06/2010 - 18:25

Boxes, holiday gift wrappings, bottles and more trash.

Feds giving RI $3.71M for green jobs

Wed, 01/06/2010 - 15:08

Rhode Island is receiving nearly $4 million in federal stimulus funds to promote clean energy jobs.

Wind turbines coming to Narragansett

Tue, 12/22/2009 - 10:54

Governor Don Carcieri has announced that the Department of Environmental Management will begin negotiations to begin building onshore wind turbines in Narragansett.

To re-gift or not re-gift?

Wed, 12/16/2009 - 19:06

Should you re-gift or not re-gift? Plenty of people do it, but not too many people are willing to admit it.

Company creates biodegradable bottles

Sat, 12/12/2009 - 01:15

Drinking lots of water may be an easy way to stay healthy, but environmentalists say the plastic bottles many people drink it out of is extremely harmful to the enviroment. A Fall River company is now doing their part to fight pollution, with a biodegradable container.

 

RI home 1 of the greenest in the state

Thu, 12/10/2009 - 19:20

Lots of people these days are taking small steps to make their homes a little greener, but one brand new home in Narragansett really takes the prize.