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The group was joined by Coastsweep, an organization dedicated to cleaning up beaches. Eric Fisher was joined by a local Girl Scout troop and kids from Johnson Elementary School.
The Lloyd Center for the Environment in Dartmouth, Massachusetts has been teaching children about nature for more than 40 years.
"Because after putting us in sh*t it's up to them to bathe in our sh*t," a website for the protest says.
During a heat wave in June, Boston residents are desperate for relief from the hot weather but is the Charles River safe to swim in?
During a heat wave in June, Boston residents are desperate for relief from the hot weather but is the Charles River safe to swim in? WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is out with its annual list of most endangered places, and Minuteman National Park and Walden Pond made the list.
Minuteman National Park and Walden Pond were named to the list of most endangered places in America. WBZ TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
To protect the movement of wildlife impeded by busy roadways, a series of manmade overpasses and underpasses throughout the U.S. helps animals big and small safely get across the street, preventing collisions and saving human lives.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Coral reefs provide needed medicine to combat cancer and save lives.
A massive, illegal mountain of trashed clothes in Chile is made primarily of fast-fashion items from all over the world.
The building will use only clean, renewable energy resources and will generate much of its energy onsite.
The Greenland ice sheet is the second-largest contributor to sea level rise, and as temperatures rise, glaciers in the northern parts of the region are becoming "extremely vulnerable."
In Part 2 of his interview with David Cash, Jon Keller asks what's being done locally to protect the environment.
On this week's Keller @ Large, WBZ TV political analyst Jon Keller is speaking with David Cash, the New England regional administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
During the hottest days of summer, Boston beachgoers were told not to swim, thanks to heavy rain bringing bacteria into the water.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A study revealed that dementia patients lived in areas with higher particle pollution.
A waste management company in Portland, Maine is investigating why the facility is emitting a mysterious pink vapor.
A waste management company in Portland, Maine is investigating why the facility is emitting a mysterious pink vapor.
Incandescent lightbulbs are officially banned from being manufactured and sold in the U.S. and some customers and homeowners aren't on board with the change.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
The EPA says people think the recycling arrows means any plastic can be easily recycled – and that’s not true.
WBZ-TV's Sarah Wroblewski reports.
Two neighboring businesses in Everett, Massachusetts are bringing peanut butter and beer together for a good cause.
Schools in three Massachusetts communities are closed yet again, and the pressure is mounting for striking teachers and their school committees to reach contract deals.
People in Holbrook, Massachusetts said they woke up to muddy water coming out of their pipes this week.
If you buy tickets to a concert or game in Massachusetts and suddenly can't go, it's going to be a lot more difficult to get rid of them.
During a time when many Americans feel the country is more divided than united, residents of Melrose came together Wednesday, Nov. 20, for Random Acts of Kindness day.
The all-day rain Thursday is expected to put a dent into the drought.
People in Holbrook said they woke up to muddy water coming out of their pipes this week.
If you buy tickets to a concert or game in Massachusetts and suddenly can't go, it's going to be a lot more difficult to get rid of them.
The waters off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts are teeming with life, especially dolphins. More than ever, these animals are getting stranded on the shore, with the number spiking this year.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Bruins GM Don Sweeney said "change is hard," but he believes it was the right time to fire head coach Jim Montgomery as the team struggles early in the season.
The defending NBA champions held off the league's hottest team on Tuesday night in Boston.
The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Jim Montgomery after a sluggish start to the season.
The Boston Celtics will welcome the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers to TD Garden on Tuesday night, a highly anticipated early-season showdown between the two best teams in the Eastern Conference.
Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period that ended with the Boston fans booing their own team off the ice, and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1 on Monday night.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.