Environment

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Hive Mind: Inside the Fight for Saving the Bees in Rhode Island

Learn why saving bees and other winged pollinating insects should be a public priority, and how you can help.

Paula M. Bodah,

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How to Celebrate Shark Week in Rhode Island

Join in the fishy festivities with a film screening, up-close encounters, shark-themed beverages and more, plus catch Rhode Island's shark experts on the Discovery Channel.

Lauren Clem,

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Behind the Scenes at Banding Day of the Peregrine Falcons

Every May, Audubon Society staff and volunteers ascend the Superman Building in Providence to tag newly hatched peregrine falcon chips to help scientists track their movements.

Lauren Clem,

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Red Wolf Pups Bring New Sense of Hope to the Zoo

For the second year in a row, Roger Williams Park Zoo announces the birth of two red wolf pups, the world’s most endangered canid species.

Kerri Tallman, Kaitlyn Murray,

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Newport Ocean Race Stopover Is a Homecoming for Skipper Charlie Enright

The Bristol native discusses the race so far, growing up on Narragansett Bay and how he spends his down time before setting out on the next leg.

Lauren Clem,

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Mystic Aquarium Releases Rehabilitated Seal at Charlestown Beach

Coasty, the female rehabilitated gray seal, finally returns to the sea after six weeks of nurture and care.

Kerri Tallman,

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The Ocean Race Has Arrived in Newport. Here’s What You Need to Know.

The race around the world will mark its Newport stopover with viewing opportunities, music, a special film screening and more.

Lauren Clem,

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How to Achieve an Energy Efficient Home for Earth Day and Every Day

We chatted with Rhode Island Energy to learn more about energy efficiency and its many benefits for the environment and beyond.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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Newport Rhode Races Join Forces with Epic Renewal to Minimize Landfill Waste

The two organizations are hosting a zero-waste event to encourage participants to maintain a physically and ecologically healthy lifestyle.

Shaliyah Dixon,

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A Glimpse into the Whimsical World of Local Artist David Bird

This South Kingstown-based artist turns backyard debris into fine art.

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