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.
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.
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From frost fans to hayrides, wild weather is forcing CT farmers to adapt to a changing climate
Last year was a tough one for Connecticut farmers. From late-spring frosts to devastating summer floods, 2023 was the latest in a string of wild weather. And it’s forcing farmers to rethink what they grow and how they do it. -
Climate Superfund Act would make oil companies pay for climate damages in Vermont
After a year of historic flooding, some Vermont lawmakers and environmental advocates are pushing for the state to create a new program similar to the federal Superfund program to pay for climate damages with money from big oil companies. -
'Another level of coverup': How a Mass. law prevents clergy abuse survivors from getting justice
The Massachusetts charitable immunity law caps damages in lawsuits against a nonprofit at $20,000 — including those alleging child sexual abuse. That means some lawyers won't take these cases. -
Building a salt marsh, in the city: New Bedford is reclaiming a piece of urban waterfront for nature
Salt marshes lace much of the South Coast shoreline, but not in New Bedford. Now, with climate resilience in mind, the city and a nonprofit partner are building a salt marsh, from scratch, in one of New Bedford’s most densely populated neighborhoods. -
'There's a split in the GOP': As NH primary winds to a close, Republican voters face down deep party
The final weekend before the NH primary ended with two Republicans left standing: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. The choice now before primary voters presents two very different visions for the direction of GOP.
