The abrupt closure of the Washington Bridge on Monday affected thousands of drivers, in some cases adding hours to their commutes. We hear from two engineers about the state’s large number of aging bridges, and how to address the issue. And U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) just got back from COP28, the UN climate summit in Dubai. He talks about key takeaways and what he’d like to see happen next. Also, a new report connects the dots between fossil fuel interests, climate denial think tanks, and local groups collaborating to oppose offshore wind farms in the northeast. Plus, we look at a few holiday theater productions, and talk about what’s to come in Rhode Island politics in 2024. That and more on this episode of The Weekly Catch.
GUESTS:
- Chad Morrison, past president of the Rhode Island section of the American Society for Civil Engineers
- Chris Hunter, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at URI
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio Political Reporter
- U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
- J Timmons Roberts, Ittleson Professor of Environmental Studies, Professor of Environment and Society and Sociology at Brown University
LINKS:
- United States Bridge Report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association
- Against the Wind: A Map of the Anti-Offshore Wind Network in the Eastern United States (report)
- Artscape: Holiday favorites with a few twists from local theaters
- Holiday on Ice Spectacular (Saturday)
- Newport Classical: Classical Christmas (Saturday) (sold out but waitlist available)
- Winter Solstice Celebration (Dec. 21)
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