Meteor & Storm Impacts: A reported “double boom” across New England was traced to a meteor about 3 feet wide entering the atmosphere near the NH–Mass border, with Rhode Island residents among those who felt it; meanwhile, a separate coastal storm is driving high winds and power outages, with Rhode Island seeing fewer outages than MA/NH but still under wind advisories. Public Health & Water Safety: RIDOH and DEM issued an advisory to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown due to harmful algae blooms, warning against swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, drinking untreated water, and letting pets swim or drink there. Marine Life & Climate Research: URI researchers are studying how offshore wind-farm structures affect Jonah crabs, highlighting how shifting ocean conditions and lobster declines are changing Southern New England fisheries and biodiversity. Wildlife Habitat Conservation: A Rhode Island Natural History Survey grant is supporting a URI project using camera traps to see how historic stone walls may boost wildlife biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. State Policy (Environment-Adjacent): The Rhode Island House advanced end-of-life options including water cremation and human composting, framed as more environmentally friendly alternatives. Local Environmental Governance: Providence’s Rhode Island Recycled Metals case heads toward a Sept. 1 court decision after the company missed a licensing hearing, keeping pressure on how scrap operations are regulated.