RI just endured a record-setting stretch of wildfires driven by weather extremes. Here's why burning forests might be the best way to save them.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles.

T​he largest iceberg in the world is headed toward an island with a massive population of penguins and seals, according to satellite tracking from NOAA. T​he trillion-ton slab of ice that scientists call a "megaberg" broke off from the Antarctic’s Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986.

If it gets stuck near South Georgia Island, that could make it hard for penguin parents to feed their babies and some young could starve.

This is taking us in an exact wrong direction from a climate change perspective, from a school attendance perspective, and from an economic perspective,” one advocate said.

Why the wildfire riskis growing in Rhode Island As climate change continues to push average temperatures higher and disrupt rainfall patterns, the threat of wildfire is growing in Rhode Island.

The world's biggest iceberg — a wall of ice the size of Rhode Island — is lumbering toward a remote island off Antarctica that's home to millions of penguins and seals.

A young shark whose species normally live in southern waters is raising questions for researchers after its discovery off Charlestown in September of 2024.

While the memo from the Trump administration to freeze federal funds has been rescinded, the actions and intent have not, writes the president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and the Providence City Council announced an overnight warming center will open Thursday night due to the extreme cold weather.

The food bank is asking lawmakers to restore a proposed $250,000 cut in Governor McKee’s budget, especially in light of potential federal funding changes.

Connecticut’s lack of action on climate issues is taking a mental and emotional toll on young people like me, who are urgently seeking solutions. Bold leadership is essential to transform our collective struggle into meaningful progress.