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.
Batteries, smart thermostats can help New England's grid and make customers some cash
New England utilities and grid operators are working to reduce demand on the grid during times of peak use. In the long run, those efforts could help mitigate how much more infrastructure New England needs to build.
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Invasive insects, disease now kill more trees in the Northeast than logging, study finds
New research out of the University of Vermont finds that insects and disease are growing causes of tree mortality in the Northeast, offering a window into Vermont's future with a changing climate. -
Woods Hole institution uncovers what’s believed to be the oldest recorded whale call
Archivists and researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have unearthed a recording from the 1940s. -
Navigating the 'for worse' part of a long, loving marriage
For many married couples, when one partner is diagnosed with dementia, there's often no question that the other will become the caregiver. It's the hard part of the "for better or for worse" marriage vow. -
CT houses of worship tackle rising utility costs through energy efficiency
Finding ways to heat and cool houses of worship amid rising utility costs and shrinking congregations is a timely challenge. -
Is Pilgrim Nuclear evaporation harmful? Harvard study to begin
For the health study, researchers will place air monitors in several locations around the community. Then, they'll compare people who live in the most highly affected areas with a control group.
