Rhode Island Monthly - April 2007

Features
	How Green are We? Green may be the new black. But is our state keeping up with the trend? We compiled stats on everything from energy use to air pollution to see just how earth-friendly we are. By Chris Museler
	The Sun King Bob Chew is passionate about solar power. It could make us energy independent, he says, if it weren’t for clueless government decisions. Has his cause had its day in the sun? By Mary Grady
	Hello, Dahlia! Make room in your flower garden for this season’s show-stopper: the vigorous and ever-so-vibrant dahlia. By Megan Fulweiler
	Diamonds Are Forever Players of vintage base ball love the game so much, they’ll endure stifling uniforms, archaic rules and mangled fingers to pursue their favorite pastime. By Bob Wyss
	There Are No Atheists in Foxholes How do three military chaplains reconcile their religious morals with the immorality of war? By Joshua Allen
	A Greenprint for your Life 32 ways to save the earth and help yourself. By Courtney Anderson

Departments
A Real Deal: White Electric	Archive »
By Clare Leschin-Hoar
Diner's Update	Archive »

RI Scene	Archive »
April 2007: Southern New England Bridal Expo and Providence Performing Arts Center Gala.
About Town	Archive »
April 2007 events: Proud Parents and Forever Young.
At Home: Leaning Green	Archive »
Does the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas? In a manner of speaking, it does. Every step we make toward creating more enviro-friendly conditions, no matter how... By Megan Fulweiler
Local Flavor: The Wine Lover's Companion	Archive »
April 2007: Wine runs in the blood of Gasbarro’s fourth-generation owner. Whether you’re buying a case or just a bottle to pair with pasta, he’s your go-to guy. By Lydia Walshin
Reporter: Charging into Battle	Archive »
Rhode Island’s child welfare system is a mess, and its staff is stretched thin. Why is DCYF under siege and how can it be fixed? By Ellen Liberman

Letters to the Editor