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NIH awarded $147M to R.I. in FY2012
During the fiscal year ended June 30, the National Institutes of Health awarded a total of $146.96 million in grants to Rhode Island hospitals, universities and companies. more
NEIT invests in green energy with geothermal installation
The New England Institute of Technology has invested in geothermal energy with the installation of a new system at its Center for Automotive Technology. more
| 10/11/12
AVX to pay $366M for New Bedford Harbor cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection reached a settlement with AVX Corp. for $366.25 million plus interest to pay for the cleanup of the Superfund site in New Bedford Harbor, the largest single site cash settlement in the history of the Superfund program. more
| 10/10/12
RIC, National Grid announce green scholarship program
Rhode Island College and the National Grid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of National Grid, have established a scholarship program to help students pursue “green” careers. more
| 10/10/12
Whitehouse awarded inaugural ocean service award
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse will receive the inaugural Admiral James D. Watkins Award for dedication to the oceans and ocean science from the Consortium for Ocean Leadership. more
Naval Station Newport honored for energy saving initiatives
Naval Station Newport was selected for the 2012 Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Platinum Level Recognition for its energy saving accomplishments during fiscal year 2011. more
| 10/1/12
Bay Commission breaks ground on Phase II of clean water project
At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the Narragansett Bay Commission broke ground on a part of Phase II of its combined sewer overflow abatement project, at the Rite Aid parking lot at 80 Manton Ave. in Providence. more
| 9/26/12
URI celebrates W. Alton Jones Campus’ 50th anniversary
The University of Rhode Island celebrated the 50th anniversary of its West Greenwich W. Alton Jones Campus on Sunday, with a re-dedication event at the campus’ Whispering Pines conference center. more
| 9/24/12
RIPTA wins EPA clean air award
The R.I. Public Transit Authority was one of 11 organizations and companies across the country recognized at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 12th annual Clean Air Excellence Awards. more
| 9/21/12 | 1 comment
Seafood landings reach 17-year high in 2011
U.S. seafood landings reached a 17-year high in 2001, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. more
| 9/19/12
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