State: Rhode Island

Jan 30, 2025

Len Cabral

My respect for the environment and the world in which we live was passed down through generations.  In the early 1900’s, my grandparents came here from the Cape Verdean Islands, working first as whalers and then as farmers. The ocean and land were a very important part of feeding their families and community members. I… Continue reading Len Cabral

Jan 14, 2025

Attacking Marine National Monuments: Can They Do That?

This is part of an occasional series examining how the Trump administration may alter environmental laws.  In 2020, President Trump rolled back protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. His administration opened it up to commercial fishing, endangering the area’s rare ancient corals, vibrant marine life, and vital habitats. We promptly sued… Continue reading Attacking Marine National Monuments: Can They Do That?

A yellow "feather star" crinoid in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
Jan 09, 2025

Los Angeles Neighborhoods Are Ablaze With Fire

When I boarded a yellow school bus from South Central LA to Pacific Palisades each day, no one in either neighborhood was talking about climate change. But times have changed, and the unprecedented fires in Los Angeles are showing us what climate change looks like.

flames on a hillside overlooking Los Angeles