Press & News
WRPI — DEM: Coastal homes, businesses at risk for future storm damage
By Catie McNeill, Paige Messier — While the focus seemed to be on inland flooding over the past few weeks of weather, all eyes are now on Rhode Island’s coast, which experts say may not have enough protection to weather future storms.
The Public’s Radio — Rhode Island AG urges CRMC to designate a contested right-of-way in Westerly public
By Alex Nunes — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is getting involved in a closely-followed case over a contested right-of-way to the shore in South County.
Politico — Ian will 'financially ruin' homeowners and insurers
By Thomas Frank — The storm inundated the homes of thousands of Floridians who don't have flood insurance, exposing weaknesses in the nation's effort to address the rising costs of extreme weather.
AP — Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier islands
By BEN FINLEY and STEVE HELBER — When Hurricane Ian struck Florida’s Gulf Coast, it washed out the bottom level of David Muench’s home on the barrier island of Sanibel along with several cars, a Harley-Davidson and a boat
The Public’s Radio — ‘They want us out of here’: How private interests blocked the public from one R.I. barrier beach
By Alex Nunes — The story of shoreline access in many parts of Rhode Island is one of haves and have nots…