Screenshot of the ecoRI News website
ecoRI News is a nonprofit digital newsroom dedicated to reporting on environmental and social justice issues in southern New England. Operating as a registered 501(c)(3) organization, ecoRI News was created to provide independent, in-depth journalism focused on climate change, environmental policy, conservation, sustainability, and the intersection of environmental and racial justice. The publication’s mission is to create a more informed public by delivering accurate, contextual reporting that helps readers better understand regional environmental challenges and their broader social impacts. Its coverage emphasizes how environmental degradation and climate change disproportionately affect marginalized and historically underrepresented communities, while also highlighting solutions, accountability, and stewardship.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Providence, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2009
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Southern New England

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Sports
Lifestyle
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Twitter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Frank Carini and Joanna Detz
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Grants from private donor organisations

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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