Providence, Rhode Island, set to become first city on East Coast to ban new gas stations

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Providence, Rhode Island, set to become first city on East Coast to ban new gas stations
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In its original draft of the comprehensive plan, the city council sought to “discourage” new gas stations. However, the amendment would alter that language to “prohibit.”Boston Globe

Supporters of the amendment have said the ban would offer key support for the city’s lofty 2050 carbon neutrality goals. “While advancing sustainable energy alternatives, existing stations will continue to serve the community, remaining a valuable resource, as we also move toward gradually shifting to the energy of the future.”

“It’s important that we’re leading the way in reducing some of our carbon emissions and promoting a cleaner, greener energy future,” Goncalves told the, adding that available land that would otherwise be used for gas stations can then be put toward increased housing. “I think Providence can take the lead here.”

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