Alex Kuffner

Staff Writer at The Providence Journal

providence, rhode island, united states

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RI's newest conversation area was saved using oil spill settlement money

How RI is using oil spill money to preserve this 'state treasure.' Alex Kuffner - Rhode Island has conserved 70 acres of coastal land in Portsmouth using settlement funds from a 2003 oil spill. - The Bouchard B-120 oil spill released 98,000 gallons of fue... See more

providencejournal.com•Alex Kuffner•Mar 5, 2026

The Blizzard of 2026 was fueled by climate change, warming seas, experts say

How climate change helped the Blizzard of 2026 become a blockbuster Alex Kuffner - Scientists say recent extreme snowstorms are consistent with weather patterns shifting due to climate change. - A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, which can lead to m... See more

wickedlocal.com•Alex Kuffner•Feb 27, 2026

Snow to be dumped into Narragansett Bay following Blizzard of '26

RIDEM allows snow to be dumped in Narragansett Bay. Here's why. Alex Kuffner - Rhode Island is making an exception to allow snow disposal in water bodies due to a record-breaking blizzard. - The Department of Environmental Management typically prohibits t... See more

providencejournal.com•Alex Kuffner•Feb 27, 2026

Does cold weather kill ticks? Why you want a dry spring instead.

Will cold weather kill ticks? Why you still have to protect yourself in warm weather. Alex Kuffner - Freezing temperatures do not kill ticks, as they have adapted to survive cold weather. - Ticks enter a dormant state and use natural antifreeze-like subst... See more

providencejournal.com•Alex Kuffner•Feb 14, 2026

Is your RI Energy bill high this winter? Here's why.

Why are winter utility bills so high? Here's what is driving up the price. Alex Kuffner - Rhode Island residents are experiencing high winter utility bills due to seasonal rate structures and increased demand. - Electric rates rose in September, but a tem... See more

providencejournal.com•Alex Kuffner•Feb 13, 2026

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RI's newest conversation area was saved using oil spill settlement money

The Blizzard of 2026 was fueled by climate change, warming seas, experts say

Snow to be dumped into Narragansett Bay following Blizzard of '26

Does cold weather kill ticks? Why you want a dry spring instead.

Is your RI Energy bill high this winter? Here's why.

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RI's newest conversation area was saved using oil spill settlement money

The Blizzard of 2026 was fueled by climate change, warming seas, experts say

Snow to be dumped into Narragansett Bay following Blizzard of '26

Does cold weather kill ticks? Why you want a dry spring instead.

Is your RI Energy bill high this winter? Here's why.