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Scientists are using Henry David Thoreau's book "Walden" to study how Massachusetts ecosystems have changed over the years.
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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.
Deep below the surface of a mountain in western Massachusetts is a key New England power source.
A Massachusetts farm is turning cow poop into power – and profit.
CBS Boston meteorologist Jacob Wycoff takes a closer look at how climate change is impacting our area.
Raffi is part of a growing ensemble of artists using their music to inspire change
Marcelo Gomes da Silva received his diploma from Milford High School exactly one year after being detained by ICE.
Thousands gathered outside St. Theresa of Avila Church in West Roxbury to pay their respects to Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff Jr., who died battling a fire in Dorchester.
The Boston Red Sox rallied for a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.
The driver accused in a wrong-way crash that injured a Massachusetts State Police trooper in Peabody faces several charges including OUI.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
Thousands gathered outside a West Roxbury church to pay their respects to Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff Jr., who died battling a fire in Dorchester.
The driver accused in a wrong-way crash that injured a Massachusetts State Police trooper faces several charges including OUI.
A meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts, causing a loud boom to be heard throughout the state Saturday afternoon, according to WBZ-TV Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher.
Marcelo Gomes da Silva received his diploma from Milford High School exactly one year after being detained by ICE.
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, secured enough delegate support Saturday to appear on the state's primary ballot as he challenges incumbent Sen. Ed Markey.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
The Boston Red Sox rallied for a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.
Connor Wong and Jarren Duran drove in three runs apiece, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 9-1 on Saturday.
The Guardians held on for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Chris Sale struck out eight in five innings against his former team as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Thursday.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.