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.
From making a living to saving lives: spent fishing nets are snaring Russian drones in Ukraine
Local fishing nets, once bound for recycling, are now saving lives in Ukraine. The spent nets are being repurposed to protect soldiers from Russian drone attacks.
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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.
