Gov. McKee has expressed concern about the key provision of the Act On Climate bill that makes its goals enforceable. Here’s what Rhode Islanders, both famous and regular citizens, have to say about that concern.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter …

Gov. McKee has weighed in on Act On Climate, and the news is… meh. He sent a letter to the House Environment Committee that was generally supportive, but asked them to water down its enforcement provision that makes our …

With a change of leadership in the House of Representatives and a new wave of progressive lawmakers in the Senate, the opportunity to pass serious climate laws in Rhode Island is better this year than in a very long time. …

To:  James Dimon
CEO, JPMorgan Chase

From: Climate Action Rhode Island
March 15, 2021

Dear Mr. Dimon:

Members of Climate Action Rhode Island (CARI) call upon Chase Bank to cancel its financing of Enbridge, the company building the Line 3 …

What motivates a group of Climate Action RI activists to stand on a highway overpass displaying a gigantic lighted sign? It’s the drive to slow the climate crisis by using the power of direct action against a corporate financial giant …

Three weeks ago, CARI activists came through with over 450 letters of support for S. 78, “Act On Climate 2021.” The Senate hearing was a rousing success!

Now it’s time to shock and awe the House of Representatives before the …

After seven long years of ignoring the climate crisis, the Rhode Island General Assembly is finally poised to take climate action!

A new bill, “Act On Climate,” would commit the state to slash greenhouse gas emissions through a fast, just, …

Join us on Zoom from 7:00–8:30pm on the evening of Tuesday, January 26 to hear from a panel of Rhode Island climate policy experts on what key climate bills are expected to be introduced at the State House this session. …

The eight regional teams of CARI’s Political and Legislative Mobilization group have interviewed candidates across Rhode Island, and are proud to announce the following additional endorsements for the November 2020 general election:

For President and Vice-President of the United States

Climate Action Rhode Island proudly endorses Jennifer Douglas for State Senator for District 34. Jennifer believes strongly in the need to address climate change due to the threat it poses to our homes, lives and economy. She believes that a …

Climate Action Rhode Island is proud to endorse Sen. Bridget Valverde for a second term as senator for District 35. In her first term, Bridget was an advocate for climate action, co-sponsoring the Act on Climate 2020 bill.  Bridget served …

Climate Action Rhode Island enthusiastically endorses Lauren Carson for a fourth term as the State Representative for District 75 (Newport). Representative Carson has built a career fighting for environmental causes. She served as the New Jersey State Director of Clean …

CARI endorses Representative Jack Lyle (Independent), the incumbent representative in RI House District 46. Seeking his second term to represent his Lincoln and Pawtucket district, he faces a Democratic and a Republican challenger in the November general election. Representative Lyle …

CARI is proud to endorse Justine Caldwell for State Representative. Justine is the incumbent representative for House District 30 and has committed to making climate legislation one of her priorities. She understands the importance of Rhode Island in addressing the …

Paul Roselli has earned CARI’s endorsement for RI Senate District 23 through his actions as a long-time environmental activist. With over a decade as president of the Burrillville Land Trust, Paul has fought to preserve the open space and wilderness …

CARI is pleased to endorse Megan Cotter in her race for State Representative in District 39. Megan is committed to making climate change legislation one of her top priorities when serving in the RI House. In her district, she has …

CARI’s West Bay Politics Team is delighted to endorse Brandon Potter for State Representative. Brandon clearly sees the importance of addressing climate change, and additionally has a savvy understanding of how climate action can be linked to economic growth. When …

CARI is pleased to endorse the Woonsocket Democrats – a slate of candidates running on a common campaign platform seeking four of the seven seats on the Woonsocket City Council. Although you may vote for up to seven candidates, CARI …

CARI’s Political Team is celebrating the primary victories of fully 13 of our 18 endorsed candidates — including CARI’s own former President Kendra Anderson! It’s a Green Wave!

Congratulations to these victorious climate champions:

Rhode Island House of Representatives:

• David

Over the past four months, despite the pandemic, CARI’s Political and Legislative Mobilization group has grown, organized, and divided itself into eight regional teams spanning the state of Rhode Island. Each team has taken on the responsibility of researching and …

CARI is proud to endorse Leonela Felix, an attorney and long-time Pawtucket resident, for State Representative in District 61 (Pawtucket). Leonela is passionate about fighting the intersecting battles for climate justice, racial justice, and economic justice. She is determined to …

Endorsed Candidate: Cynthia Mendes

Candidate for: Senate District 18 (E. Providence/Pawtucket)

Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – East Bay region

CARI enthusiastically endorses Cynthia Mendes in the race for Senate District 18 (E. Providence / Pawtucket). Cynthia takes a …

Endorsed Candidate: Jeanine Calkin
Candidate for: State Senate, District 30 (Warwick)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – West Bay region

CARI is delighted to again endorse Jeanine Calkin for election to her formerly held Senate seat in District 30 …

Endorsed Candidate: Brianna Henries
Candidate for: House District 64 (E. Providence)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – East Bay region

Briana Henries, a political newcomer and member of the Rhode Island Political Cooperative, is challenging the Democratic incumbent in House …

Endorsed Candidate: Melanie DuPont
Candidate for: State Senate, District 22 (Smithfield/Johnston/ N. Providence)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Blackstone region

CARI enthusiastically endorses Melanie DuPont for State Senate District 22 (Smithfield). As an experienced activist who has advocated for …

Endorsed Candidate: Maggie Kain
Candidate for: Senate District 37
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – South County region

CARI is pleased to announce its endorsement of Maggie Kain for state senate District 37. Maggie, a 20-year resident of South County, …

Endorsed Candidate: Alana DiMario
Candidate for: Senate District 36
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – South County region

CARI is pleased to announce its endorsement of Alana DiMario for Senate District 36. Alana, a licensed mental health practitioner, is committed …

Endorsed Candidate: Rep. Terri Cortvriend
Candidate for: House District 72 (Middletown, Portsmouth)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Newport region

Climate Action Rhode Island (350.org/ri) is pleased to again endorse our friend and climate champion Rep. Terri Cortvriend for re-election …

Endorsed Candidate: Michelle McGaw
Candidate for: House District 71 (Little Compton, Portsmouth, Tiverton)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Newport region

Climate Action Rhode Island (350.org/ri) is delighted to announce its endorsement of Michelle McGaw for District 71 State House …

Endorsed Candidate: Rep. Deb Ruggiero
Candidate for: House District 74 (Jamestown/Middletown)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Newport region

Climate Action Rhode Island is delighted to endorse Rep. Deb Ruggiero for re-election in the Sept. 8 Primary and Nov. 3 …

Endorsed Candidate: Miguel Torres
Candidate for: House District 38 (Westerly/Hopkinton)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – South County region

CARI is pleased to endorse climate champion Miguel Torres, who is challenging longtime incumbent Brian Patrick Kennedy for District 38 State …

Endorsed Candidate: Teresa Tanzi
Candidate for: House District 34
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – South County region

CARI is pleased to endorse Teresa Tanzi, the incumbent State Representative for District 34. In her 10 years serving in the House, …

Endorsed Candidate: Melinda Lopez
Candidate for: House, District 43 (Johnston)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Providence/N. Providence region

CARI is delighted to endorse Melinda Lopez for District 43 State Representative. Melinda has been an educator since 1994. She has …

Endorsed Candidate: David Morales
District: House D7 (Elmhurst, Mount Pleasant and Valley)
CARI Team: “Woo” team (N. Providence/Providence/Johnston)

CARI is excited to endorse challenger David Morales in RI House district 7. David is a brilliant, energetic, hard-working progressive activist and …

Endorsed Candidate: Sam Bell
Candidate for: State Senate, District 5 (Providence)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Providence/N. Providence region

CARI is pleased to again endorse incumbent Senator Sam Bell for re-election in Senate District 5. Sam is a geological …

Endorsed Candidate: Leonardo (Lenny) Cioe
Candidate for: State Senate, District 4 (North Providence, Providence)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Providence/N. Providence region

CARI is happy to endorse Leonardo (Lenny) Cioe. Lenny is a career nurse who has been working …

Endorsed Candidate: Meghan Kallman
Candidate for: State Senate, District 15 (Pawtucket / N. Providence)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – Pawtucket region

CARI enthusiastically endorses Meghan Kallman for State Senate District 15 (Pawtucket). Meghan identifies climate, economic justice, and housing …

Endorsed Candidate: Kendra Anderson
Candidate for: State Senate, District 31 (Warwick / Cranston)
Endorsing committee: CARI Politics Team – West Bay region

CARI could not be more excited to endorse Kendra Anderson—one of our organization’s founding members in 2017 and …

From the Leadership Team of Climate Action Rhode Island / 350 RI

Since May 25, the day when George Floyd was brutally murdered by police, people across the United States and abroad have come out in huge numbers to …

Although we’d certainly rather be meeting in person, our first pandemic-era online community meeting went great, and has the benefit of automatically recording the presentation.

For anyone who missed it, please do yourself a favor and watch Kevin Budris’ concise, …

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Rhode Islanders have come together to share messages of hope for the beautiful state and planet we call home — and also to inform fossil-fuel profiteer Chase Bank that their new branches are …

Calling all Rhode Islanders for a fun, easy Earth Day project!

Since we can’t gather for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we’re asking everyone instead to submit a photo of themselves holding a hand-written Earth Day message. We …

Climate Action Rhode Island (350.org/ri) is pleased to announce its endorsement of John Goncalves in the special election for Providence City Council in Ward 1.

All three Democratic candidates in the race completed CARI’s questionnaire and were interviewed …

As part of a nationwide series of protests against Chase Bank’s reckless investment in fossil fuels, Climate Action RI disrupted the Chase Bank branch on Thayer Street last Friday.

Ten activists occupied the branch for over 25 minutes, lying down …

“There’s nothing Rhode Island can do to address climate change in a way that’s real or impactful.”

That’s what the most powerful politician in our deep blue state said about climate change in an interview with the Boston Globe on …