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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On Earth Day, how to eat well for your health and the planet, on a budget
The price of kitchen staples like eggs, milk and cheese as well as prices for meats have soared since the pandemic. So is it possible to eat affordable, healthy food that's also good for the climate? -
As Iran conflict squeezes farmers, some are finding alternatives to fossil fuels
Across New England, farmers are finding that switching to renewable energy isn't just a nice thing to have, it's becoming a necessary part of their economic survival. -
New Englanders patch holes to make sustainable wardrobes
The idea behind the trend is simple: save some cash, and reduce the use of fossil fuels. -
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.
