Alex Kuffner

ENVIRONMENTTake a look at RI's endangered and threatened species Alex KuffnerApril 25, 2026, 5:00 a.m. ETAmerican burying beetle The beetle, which is now listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, has been the subject of a decades-long conserv... See more

Quonset may get a huge battery storage facility. Neighbors worry about fire risk. Alex Kuffner - A renewable energy company plans to build Rhode Island's largest battery storage facility in Quonset Business Park. - Local residents have expressed concerns ... See more

Beetles, bunnies, toads, terrapins: A look at RI's threatened animals. Alex Kuffner From a beetle known for its parenting skills to a toad that has the strictest standards for breeding sites, Rhode Island is home to many fascinating animals that have warr... See more

Storms tore apart the Charlestown Breachway. Now, see completed repairs. Alex Kuffner - An $8.4-million project to repair the Charlestown Breachway has been completed. - The repairs were necessary after a series of winter storms damaged the channel, rock ... See more

State protects forest in 'one of the most beautiful parts' of RI Alex Kuffner - Rhode Island has acquired the 68-acre Princess Pine Estate in Hopkinton, expanding public access to nature. - The purchase adds to a 2,140-acre block of conserved land within ... See more