Pittsfield, Massachusetts took a major hit in the ‘80s when General Electric downsized, taking thousands of jobs with it. This week on NEXT, we look at revitalization efforts there. And the story of an urban planner who helped shape some New England cities. Plus, all the ways biochar can ease climate change and pollution, and the pros and cons of wood heat.
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Bracing For The Return Of College Students; Why A Doctor Quit Showering Five Years Ago
Early Lessons As Rural Maine Returns To School; Challenging Hometown Culture Of Silence Around Racism
Protests Spark Some Police Reforms in New England; The Case Against Call-Out Culture
Teachers Consider Quitting Job In Face Of Health Risks; A Doctor Vows To Speak Up Against Racism
Divorcing After Fighting For Marriage Equality; Insulting Cops Lands NH Man In 1st Amendment Dispute
The Debate Over Controversial Statues; Heat Waves And How COVID-19 Complicates Efforts To Stay Cool
We Changed For COVID. What About The Climate Crisis?; How Companies Say They'll Fight Racism
Tackling The Anticipated Rise In Evictions; Investing In 'Green' Pandemic Recovery
Tips For Avoiding Coronavirus As States Reopen; The U.S.'s Worst COVID-19 Racial Disparity Is In Maine
Declaring Racism A Public Health Crisis; The Hidden History Of Black Vermonters
How Zoning Rules Can Perpetuate Segregation; #BlackintheIvory Rises As Scholars Talk Racism In Academia
The Impact Of Anti-racism Protests On Pro Sports; What Historical ‘Female Husbands’ Teach Us About Gender And Sexuality
New England Protesters Condemn Systemic Racism; Maverick Town Leaders Hatch Plan To Sidestep Sea Level Rise
Experts Answer Social Distancing Questions; Advocates Seek Aid For Immigrant Dairy Workers
The Complications of Reopening; Students Sue Universities in New England Over Remote Classes
New Hampshire Beaches Closed To Deter Out-of-Staters; Can Summer Camps Open Their Doors?
Families Consider Removing Loved Ones From Nursing Home Hotspots; The C-19 Blues
Science Teachers Adapt Hands-On Lessons For Remote Learning; Dealing With COVID-19 In Vermont Prisons
Does New England Have Enough COVID-19 Tests?; The Fight To Save Yiddish
The Moral Dilemmas For Frontline Health Care Workers; Coronavirus Deepens Racial Health Disparities
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