AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFederal Energy Fight: Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is backing a bipartisan permitting bill as Democrats prepare a clean-energy push. Critics warn the bill could weaken community protections and make permits—including seabed-mining approvals—harder to reverse. Offshore Wind: Revolution Wind is now fully operational, delivering power to Rhode Island and Connecticut. Pollution Rules: Providence residents challenged DEM’s proposed odor rules, arguing the changes may not adequately protect nearby communities. Flooding: Heavy rain brought localized flooding across the state; reports included more than 4 inches near Hopkinton and Jamestown, while Warwick recorded nearly 3 inches. Clean Water: Reports of PFAS-contaminated wells in Coventry and treatment systems for affected Tiverton residents underscore continuing concerns about drinking water. Waste: Rhode Island’s long-running bottle-bill debate is back.
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