Tim Faulkner

Environmental reporter, compost farmer, circular economy, re-use

[ecoRI News @ecoRInews]

Rhode Island is home to 41 endangered or threatened species. However, space needed for human play, combined with relentless development, leaves a shrinking amount of habitat for at-risk species in the state. https://t.co/5UP9k0eahy

[ecoRI News @ecoRInews]

Recent reports have shown how little plastic is actually recycled. In Rhode Island, Resource Recovery says after plastic leaves its sorting facility, it has no way of knowing what happens to it. https://t.co/p8kcxBPfTc

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

So the only benefit of recycling is that it creates jobs?

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

It's like fixing a sinking ship by adding more cargo https://t.co/h3I4a1KS9T

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

Clean Ocean Access looking for helpers during Oct. events in Newport. T-shirts included.
https://t.co/T9JVDUHsOZ

[ecoRI News @ecoRInews]

It's unclear yet whether commercial cannabis growers in Rhode Island will be able to grow their crop outdoors under state’s new recreational marijuana law. But the final rule on outdoor growing could have big impacts for the state's climate emissions. https://t.co/K34bhqzwdf

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

Individual acts can lead to systemic change. https://t.co/6BVEmmBt5r

[ecoRI News @ecoRInews]

New pod episode is up: This time we highlight the work of @btownfarmschool and talk to one of its founders (former ecoRI-er @CapnBinz). LISTEN at: https://t.co/MYlI5hRcIF

Eco Talk podcast a collaboration between @ecoRInews + @coh_rhodeisland @RWUJour @myrwu

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

The show was great. But no public transport. If you gotta drive here is the mobile. @RIPTA_RI @MBTA @deadandcompany

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

If you are feeling gloomy about recent events try these excellent, hilarious videos on waste, climate, and other enviro issues. At least you will laugh.
https://t.co/ShnTut5bbK

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

@ecoRInews Advanced recycling is up there with "clean beautiful coal." It's taking something that's broken and making it worse.

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He's evil and all, but sometimes I think Marty gets me.

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

"by the 1960s, 3M knew that these compounds were toxic; by the 1970s, the company knew they accumulated in people’s blood."

[ecoRI News @ecoRInews]

For Online News Association, the thorny ethics of partnering with 3M https://t.co/KbQQ3QAHL7 via @NiemanLab

[ecoRI News @ecoRInews]

In this week's newsletter: Environmental justice for all; Narraganset Tribe given free access to their land; Solar opportunities for low-income residents. https://t.co/LtMN2LVLil

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[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

Embrace clover and dandelions- and your health.

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

The annual chemical assault on pollinators, pets, and people is underway.

[ecoRI News @ecoRInews]

As people see insect and bird populations decline, native plants are increasing in popularity as a solution. https://t.co/nyeF5Qv8UE

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

Let's go Rhode Island. Offshore wind power is here and ready to purchase. https://t.co/n4pW0KJjEN

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

New report from Brown Climate Network explains “climate washing" and the lawsuits fighting it.
@ClimateSSN @TimmonsRoberts

[Sophus zu Ermgassen @sophusticated]

In my view possibly the most promising/exciting big leverage point for sustainability right now is climate litigation.

Verrrry interesting crashcourse on climate litigation & tackling greenwashing by Bhargava, @BenFranta et al. https://t.co/5encHCUkol

[Tim Faulkner @CapnBinz]

If Congress cannot pass climate legislation can they at least fix the EPA and make other changes like closing the Halliburton Loophole? @senwhitehouse
https://t.co/qARxXZXDXc