GoLocal has teamed up with the leading environmental news organization, ecoRI News to bring you weekly appearances on GoLocal LIVE by Editor and Co-Founder Frank Carini.
This week Carini and GoLocal's News Editor Kate Nagle discussed Invenergy’s proposed plant in Burrillville and coastal clean-ups in RI.
The Invenergy plant is opposed by many environmental groups, but is supported by Governor Gina Raimondo.
ecoRI News is a digital journalism initiative dedicated to reporting on environmental and social justice issues in southern New England. Through our reporting and outreach programs, we create a more informed public and provide individuals with the information they need to be better stewards of their environment.
ecoRI Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with the IRS. We depend on the support of individuals, foundations and businesses that recognize the importance of environmental/social justice news delivered from an independent perspective.
ecoRI provides the most comprehensive environmental coverage.
“I’m looking forward to expanding the conversation about the environmental issues facing southern New England with viewers of GoLocal Live,” said Carini.
“We are excited to feature ecoRI’s editor each week. They do a tremendous job day-in-day out covering a vast array of environmental issues,” said Josh Fenton. Fenton worked for U.S. Senator John Chafee focused on environmental issues and served as Assistant to the Director of the RI Department of Environmental Management.
“With southern New England facing myriad environmental/social justice issues, from sea-level rise to food security to development pressures, ecoRI News is a trusted news source, uniquely poised to report on these challenges and the opportunities they provide,” said Carini.
“Credible information is key to understanding these challenges. Through our reporting we foster a more engaged and informed citizenry.”
About ecoRI News:
ecoRI News is a digital journalism initiative dedicated to reporting on environmental and social justice issues in southern New England. Through our reporting and outreach programs, we create a more informed public and provide individuals with the information they need to be better stewards of their environment.
ecoRI Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with the IRS. We depend on the support of individuals, foundations and businesses that recognize the importance of environmental/social justice news delivered from an independent perspective.
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There's a ton to do in Rhode Island, but these activities are some of the best.
Make sure you mark each one of your bucket-list and there's no better time to start but now!
Friar and Ram pride runs deep in Rhode Island, so head down to one of the country’s best college basketball venues to see URI and Providence College face off.
The games tend to go down to the wire and the atmosphere created by both fan sections make this a must-see sports event.
Everyone knows Charles Dickens’ tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, and the chance to see a remarkable and always different interpretation at Trinity Rep is a Rhode Island tradition.
Get in the holiday spirit by watching Scrooge fill his heart with the joy and love Christmas brings.
It’s midnight and you’re in downtown Providence looking for a bite to eat, but nearly every place is closed. What are you to do? Head to Haven Brothers.
Order a saugy and enjoy every bite of it inside of the portable diner.
This beach is only accessible by foot, but once you’re lounging with the dunes behind you and open Atlantic Ocean in front of you, you’ll never want to leave.
Goosewing Beach provides you with all you could want and more.
Bring your Fourth of July celebrations right into the heart of Bristol and experience America’s oldest 4th of July parade.
Finding a parking spot will be your biggest challenge, but once you’re there the festivities, food, and music are like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
Experience a high school hockey game of the legendary Coach Bill Belisle, who leads his Mounties at the storied confines of Adelard Arena.
This program has produced two of the three Americans ever selected number one in the NHL Draft and won every state title from 1978 to 2003 - the longest high school sports streak in U.S. history.
Head out to the ballpark that is home to the longest game in baseball history and the launching pad to the careers of Fred Lynn, Jim Rice, Dustin Pedroia and dozens of other Boston Red Sox greats.
If you attend near the Fourth of July, make sure to stick around for fireworks after the game.
Embark on this recently renovated 3.5 mile path that runs from Bailey’s Beach all the way to First Beach.
As waves crash below you, make sure you look inland towards the ornate architecture of Newport’s many mansions and take in the natural beauty of the shoreline.
Hop aboard the Block Island Ferry, skip the beach, and head right for this historic lighthouse that was first lit in 1875.
Before you check out the nearby Mohegan Bluffs, be sure to head up to the fog signal itself that goes off every 30 seconds and look out as far as your eye can see.
Join the small group of people who have had a State House insider bring them up the stairs towards the top of the State House. Along the way make sure you take in the many amazing murals of the Rotunda.
Once you conquer the stairs, you’ll be as high as the marble dome and “Independent Man” sit and take in breathtaking views for miles around.