Climate + Environment
Extreme heat can have serious health consequences, but until recently, public health researchers only had imprecise tools to study it. Brown University Professor Allan Just is working to change that
New England Aquarium observers documented the rare sightings during an aerial survey over waters south of Rhode Island
Environmental officials say emergency policy lets municipalities and facilities dispose of excess snow in waterways
Our planet is getting hotter, but at the same time, snowstorms seem to be getting bigger. In the wake of Rhode Island’s record-setting blizzard, we’re looking back at a 2022 episode of Possibly that explains what’s going on
Storm-proofing the grid sounds simple. In practice, it could mean billions in new infrastructure spending
Resolution calling for 19-member study commission comes as Woonsocket looks to close regional incinerator
It seems like microplastics are everywhere these days — but their impacts on human health remain unclear. Today we take a closer look at why that is and how scientists are trying to get a clearer picture
At least a few Rhode Island doctors dusted off old ski gear to trudge their way to work despite the blizzard conditions
State asks motorists to help plows by avoiding unnecessary travel
With 37.9 inches at the state’s primary airport and multiple towns topping 30 inches, this storm has officially surpassed the Blizzard of ’78 benchmark