Dirty water still a problem in Greater Boston. Here's why.
Raw sewage is still entering Greater Boston waterways during periods of heavy rain due to poor drainage.
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Raw sewage is still entering Greater Boston waterways during periods of heavy rain due to poor drainage.
Cyclyx in New Hampshire hopes to increase the amount of plastics that can be recycled through its new program in Houston, Texas.
Researchers on Cape Cod are trying to come up with a new straw made from trees that will break down in nature faster.
An organization in Massachusetts is hoping to make their city a bit greener by giving out free trees.
Scientists are using Henry David Thoreau's book "Walden" to study how Massachusetts ecosystems have changed over the years.
A professor at UMass Amherst is asking for people's help as his team researches the impact groundwater levels are having in Massachusetts.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
Milder winters and a changing climate have taken a toll on Lake Winnipesaukee, changing patterns of ice-out and ice-in.
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
A New England startup is developing a ropeless lobster trap that can catch lobster without posing a danger to whales.
Two fishermen and a famous chef are trying to broaden the seafood market and reduce a harmful, invasive species at the same time.
The Massachusetts Oyster Project is an effort to recycle used shells from restaurants on Cape Cod.
Wednesday is the sixth annual Show Your Stripes Day, a day dedicated to raising climate change awareness.
Hurricane Hunters fly into the eye of some of the strongest storms, collecting crucial data to improve forecasting capabilities to keep people safe.
Karen Clark and Company has developed what's they call "catastrophe models," which span from earthquakes to wildfires and hurricanes
The start of June marks the start of hurricane season. Here's what we should expect this year.
Hurricane Bob hit New England nearly 31 years ago. Experts warn that the next one to make landfall could cause major damage.
Recently, WBZ's Sarah Wroblewski was able to join a volunteer crew of about 25 people from Cornell and the CCG Beach Brigade who made the trek down to Cuttyhunk to remove the old lobster gear thanks to a $55,000 grant.
Watertown is a community going green by adding more green. A federal grant will go directly to install tree trenches.
The town of Mashpee and the Wampanoag Tribe are planting oysters in the Mashpee River to filter the water.
Fashion companies are working towards more sustainable practices and slowing down the way products are made.
One expert says we will likely be seeing more and more bare ground in the winters to come in the Boston area.
A slight difference in temperatures can change the way the grapes and eventually the wine may taste.
Electric vehicles are the way of the future, but how do they do in the winter compared to gas-powered cars?
Letting the sun heat your home by opening your blinds is a simple and easy way to save some money.
The union representing TSA officers at Logan Airport said 25 of them had resigned during the course of the partial shutdown.
A sightseeing company's helicopter crashed near a remote beach off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two others.
A tour bus carrying dozens of middle school students from Lexington, Massachusetts caught fire on I-93 in Woodstock, New Hampshire on Friday night.
Payton Pritchard scored 36 points, Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 on Friday night.
Historic bronze plaques are going missing around Newburyport, Massachusetts. Police say the markers are being stolen from cemeteries, parks and monuments.
A tour bus carrying dozens of middle school students from Lexington caught fire on I-93 in Woodstock, New Hampshire.
Despite repeated warnings to get to match extremely early, traffic on the way to Gillette Stadium for the Brazil-France friendly was brutal.
A sightseeing company's helicopter crashed near a remote beach off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two others.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
The USS Massachusetts, the Navy's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, will be commissioned in Boston on Saturday.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
A former staff member at a Massachusetts residential program for children living with autism is accused of breaking a teenage student's arm.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
The restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Kowloon is expected to draw big crowds to Revere, Massachusetts when it opens a new tiki bar.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Payton Pritchard scored 36 points, Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 on Friday night.
Garrett Crochet allowed only three hits in six innings and the Boston Red Sox got their first opening day shutout since 2015, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Thursday.
France forward Kylian Mbappé broke free for a goal to give France an early lead on its way to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup tune-up between two of the world's top teams.
The Boston Red Sox will face the Reds in Cincinnati today to start the 2026 MLB season.
The Boston Bruins rallied for a 4-3 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.