Alex Kuffner

Will cold weather kill ticks? Why you still have to protect yourself in warm weather. Alex Kuffner - Freezing temperatures do not kill ticks, as they have adapted to survive cold weather. - Ticks enter a dormant state and use natural antifreeze-like subst... See more

Why are winter utility bills so high? Here's what is driving up the price. Alex Kuffner - Rhode Island residents are experiencing high winter utility bills due to seasonal rate structures and increased demand. - Electric rates rose in September, but a tem... See more

Gov. McKee wants to rewrite RI's renewable energy laws to cut utility bills by $1 billion Alex Kuffner - Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has ordered a review of the state's renewable energy laws to reduce utility costs. - McKee attributes rising energy co... See more

Should polluters pay for climate change impacts? This RI bill could make it happen. Alex Kuffner - Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced a "Climate Superfund" bill to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate change-related damages. - The proposed legis... See more

RI is in the grips of bitter cold. How long will it last? Alex Kuffner - Providence experienced single-digit temperatures and hazardous wind chills on the morning of January 30th. - The area has been under a cold spell for nearly a week, with temperatures... See more