A recent meeting of the Governor’s newly established Executive Climate Change Commission addressed issues of sea-level rise, higher flood insurance premiums, susceptibility to flooding, and other climate-related concerns in Rhode Island. The Commission is scheduled to release a report on May 1st, which will assess the state’s various climate change efforts.

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For more information about the Executive Climate Change Commission, visit planning.ri.gov/statewideplanning/climate/index.php.