🚨 Following the recent sewage discharge event from the East Providence wastewater collection system in the area of Watchemoket Cove in East Providence, RIDOH is advising the public to avoid all direct contact with the water in Watchemoket Cove. While there are no licensed, swimmable beaches in this area, RIDOH recommends that people refrain from swimming, wading, or having any direct contact with the water for the next 7 days. Full press release: https://t.co/0epHoGZiDb
The most laughably pointless signs in all of RI are the “No Parking” signs in front of Providence Place Mall. Literally any time you drive past there you’ll see at least six cars parked - often double parked - blocking an entire lane of traffic. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ @pvdcitycouncil@PVDMayor
@TaraGranahan@wpro This notion that “the Act on Climate is why your utility bills are rising” is not supported by facts. I realize it’s a convenient whipping boy for the “climate change isn’t real” crowd, but fluctuations in natural gas prices have a much bigger impact.
The reason we no longer hear about the hole in the ozone isn’t because it was a hoax; it’s because the 1987 Montreal Protocol phased out the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and the hole is slowly closing as a result. (🧵2/2) @oceanstatemedia@EconProgressRI ✌🏻
Heard @RIChairEmeritus on @hummel_report today claiming climate change isn’t happening. Sea levels have risen 10” since 1930 according to tide gauges in Newport. Happy to show him historical aerial photos where we’ve already lost beach and salt marsh habitat. Side note…(🧵1/2)