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Lady Bugs and Stink Bugs

Feb 28, 2020 11:47AM ● By Maureen Cary

Stink bugs are no cute little lady bug. They can produce an awful stink when crushed and will eventually damage most fruits and vegetables in our gardens.

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Hemp Gets Hot: Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Environmentally friendly industrial hemp has created high hopes among farmers, agricultural researchers, manufacturers and consumers.

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Composting Grows in Rhode Island

Feb 27, 2020 03:15PM ● By Wendy Fachon

All around the state, composting is gaining ground. From commercial to communities to back yards, Rhode Islanders are doing their part to divert food scraps.

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Goodness Grows in Providence Public Schools

Feb 27, 2020 03:14PM ● By Wendy Fachon

Three Providence public schools are learning how to grow organic food inside the classroom with a new terraponics system. Students can grow leafy greens, root-bearing vegetables and herbs of all varieties.

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Disrupting Disposables: The Drive to Banish Single-Use Plastics

Jan 31, 2020 09:30AM

Universities, sports arenas, restaurants and other businesses are taking up the call to “disrupt disposables” as part of a global effort to dramatically cut down on single-use plastics.

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What Could Be Living In Your Attic?

Dec 30, 2019 03:09PM

While putting holiday decorations back in the attic for another year, it is good practice to take a few moments to do a bit of detective work. There could be all manner of activity going on up there and much of it could be putting your health at risk.

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Science Journalism at Metcalf Institute

Dec 30, 2019 10:07AM

How can science reporting and environmental journalism foster more informed public conversations about environmental issues?

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Green Therapy: Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

Dec 30, 2019 09:30AM

Ecotherapy, green therapy or nature-based therapy, all branches of ecopsychology, is helping to connect people with nature as a means of healing physical and mental health.

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