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.
A driver in Everett, Massachusetts hit a speed bump on Glendale Street and smashed into three homes early Sunday morning.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown complained to reporters after Saturday night's 100-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
Diehard New England Patriots fan Adham Mamoud is enjoying the teams run to the NFL playoffs. And there are not many places he would rather watch than in his basement, where he built a shrine to his favorite football team.
Governor Maura Healey has announced a set of safety reforms for assisted living facilities in Massachusetts after a deadly fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River.
Broadway in Boston is introducing a new generation of kids to "The Sound of Music" with a heartwarming production.
Michael Morrissey, the Massachusetts district attorney who oversaw the prosecution of Karen Read, won't be seeking reelection in Norfolk County.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters following his team's playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez's status for the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the NFL postseason is up in the air as he is in concussion protocol.
A Needham business has been slammed with customers after Dave Portnoy stopped in for a pizza review, joined by the wife of Patriots star quarterback Drake Maye.
Massachusetts is once again one of the top "moved from" states in the country.
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."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
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.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
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.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown complained to reporters after Saturday night's 100-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez's status for the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the NFL postseason is up in the air as he is in concussion protocol.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters on Monday, a day after his team earned a dominant victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye struggled at times, but helped his team earn a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Star New England Patriots defensive lineman Milton Williams laid some big hits against the Los Angeles Chargers. One of them came on his head coach.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.