The latest New England stories on topics like climate change and the environment, the economy, health, racial equity, culture and politics — as reported by newsrooms of the New England News Collaborative, a nine-station consortium of the region's top public media organizations.
Massachusetts receives $108M federal grant to support East-West rail
The award will fund track improvements between Springfield and Worcester, Massacshusetts, so trains can go faster.
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Offshore wind is here, but who's really getting the work?
With a global market for labor and supplies, some question how much money from offshore wind is staying local. -
New England summer theater faces climate challenges, but the show goes on
Actors are sweating through outdoor Shakespeare while others are forced to relocate shows because of flooding. -
A longer fruit-growing season in the Northeast, but with considerable trade-offs
Climate change could potentially allow for new plant varieties in the Northeast. -
Fly fishing's treasured species are feeling the heat from extreme weather events
Advocates for New England's cold-water fish — trout and salmon — say changes to their habitats are already impacting their longevity. -
Climate change is threatening farms across New England. Here’s how farmers are responding.
Cover cropping, high tunnels, and no-till planting are helping these farms thrive, even as rain and heat pose challenges.
