Tulley Hescock
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Maine Public
Some of Maine's youngest climate activists rallied at the legislature and exchanged ideas at a statewide summit.
Joe Buglewicz
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Connecticut Public
Joey Palumbo
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Vermont Public
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Three communities in Massachusetts have a lot to lose if the Trump administration succeeds in halting all offshore wind.
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If you’ve spent a lot of time outdoors in New England, you’ve likely crossed paths with, and probably stepped on, lichens. This mysterious indicator species plays an important role of the bottom of the food chain, and is also a habitat for other microorganisms. -
Your finished basement might feel cozy, but if it lacks a second exit, it could be a deadly fire trap. West Haven officials explain how to stay safe — and legal. -
Wildlife officials ask Connecticut residents to remove bird feeders and secure garbage to reduce chances of black bear encounters. -
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents arrested and detained eight workers at Pleasant Valley Farms on Monday, according to the dairy farm owners and an organization that represents migrant farmworkers. -
Many students say they’re worried they could risk their education if they’re seen at demonstrations, after watching what’s happened to others around the country. -
Researchers say they're seeing more of these colorful blobs growing on docks, but they're not the only invasive marine species that could be spreading along New England coasts. And climate change may be partly to blame. -
Granite Shore Power, which owns Merrimack Station, says the exemption from the federal government means they won’t need to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to comply with new regulations months before closing down. -
Researchers are checking deeper water to find the once-common bivalves, while mussel farmers use new methods to grow consistent crops.
Stories from NENC journalists on how climate change is affecting New England's ecosystems.
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