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Boston Globe

In surprise vote, board rejects controversial Johnston solar farm proposal - NEW

‘This is our town’: Residents urge Johnston to reject a massive solar project in a residential neighborhood

Controversial solar proposal heats up in Johnston

Experts speak out against proposed solar field in rural Rhode Island town

The Providence Journal

Johnston tried banning large-scale solar in neighborhoods. Why the Town Council killed it - NEW

Bitter fight over a solar farm in Johnston has lasted years. Is it a sign of things to come? - NEW

Johnston solar farm fight reflects RI's dilemma: Green space or green energy?

Solar developer appeals zoning board's denial of special permit in Johnston

Johnston Sun Rise

Johnston Zoning Board flips the switch on solar project - NEW

Still no vote on solar

Johnston solar saga drags on to Dec. 14

When you don’t plan for solar, solar plans for you

Winsor Avenue solar 'farm' redux in Johnston

Johnston solar project back on Zoning Board agenda 

Shining sunlight on Johnston’s solar projects 

Johnston solar ordinance dies for lack of second 

Solar field pitched for Central Avenue neighborhood in Johnston 

Johnston Solar Project Proposal Stumbles at Marathon Zoning Board Meeting Finish Line

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: There’s a third option for Johnston, beyond solar panels & housing

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Use rooftops, not woodland, for solar projects 

Johnston Zoning Board delays solar decision for a month

Johnston solar projects on track for approval

WPRI - Channel 12

Board rejects controversial Johnston solar farm - NEW

Johnston mulls new solar panel farm proposal

Johnston Sun Rise - Letters to the Editor

‘Your elected officials cannot read minds. They do not know how you feel unless you tell them’ - NEW

‘The land … will never recover in our lifetime’ 

A huge 'thank you' to the Johnston Zoning Board! 

Scoundrels: Defining Corruption Through Tales of Political Intrigue in Rhode Island

by Paul Caranci and Thomas Blacke

Scoundrels Part 3 Chapter 6: McMansions

Reintroduced solar farm proposal in Johnston revives resident opposition

Brown Daily Herald

EcoRI

Massachusetts and Rhode Island Share Solar-Siting Buffoonery

Join the Critical Fight to Divert Solar Projects from Forests

Johnston 'Lacks Regulation' for Proposed Solar Projects

Hydrologic Impacts of Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Require More Research

Rhode Island Solar Development Needs to Change Its Focus to Rooftops and Already-Marred Areas

Solar Development, Forest Protection Need Better Balance

NPR - The Public's Radio

Solar fields are contributing to deforestation in Rhode Island. Advocates want to change how the state incentivizes development

Columbia University

Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities in the United States: May 2023 Edition