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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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. -
Acadia National Park's fall foliage is peaking later in a warming climate, research finds
As new research shows that climate change is causing foliage colors to peak two weeks later than in 1950, Acadia National Park is urging visitors to plan accordingly. -
From the Gulf of Maine to a tin can: A glimpse into high-end tuna production on NH's coast
Tapping into the growing American interest in tinned seafood, Rye fisherman Keper Connell launched Gulf of Maine Conservas. Now he just has to catch the tuna. -
For these quilters, sewing isn’t just a hobby. Their stitches honor their ancestors' stories
Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth, a group that’s predominantly women of color, say by making quilts, they hope their family's stories will carry on. -
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.
