Climate Watch Special
Join WBZ/CBS News Boston and host/meteorologist Jacob Wycoff for our in depth look at our changing climate and its impact on places we love around New England.
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Join WBZ/CBS News Boston and host/meteorologist Jacob Wycoff for our in depth look at our changing climate and its impact on places we love around New England.
The new plan includes a rebuilt baseball field, as well a multiuse path with harbor views, with the path being built to deal with flooding and climate change impacts.
Across Massachusetts, new climate-tech companies are hiring, aimed at changing the state's energy future in many ways. WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
A state program pays cranberry farmers to turn unproductive bogs back into wetlands.
In the center of Harvard Square in Cambridge, you'll find over five dozen flowers hanging neatly in organized rows. As pretty as these flowers look walking by, they are conveying an important message.
Scientists are attempting to protect the world's essential coral from the effects from climate change by breeding coral that can survive higher temperatures.
As ocean temperatures continue to rise, the water around Massachusetts is warming with it and scientists said the changes are becoming increasingly visible.
Among the changes are marine life like cod and lobster heading further north and the presence of harmful bacteria often found on the Gulf Coast. WBZ-TV's Aaron Parseghian reports.
Boston's "heat islands" are not just uncomfortable. In sweltering temperatures, they can be dangerous
Boston's "heat islands" are not just uncomfortable. In sweltering temperatures, they can be dangerous
Chelsea, Massachusetts, is plagued by what is known as the Urban Heat Island effect, in which pavement and vehicles soak up and radiate heat.
Temperatures aren't just rising during the day. Nights are getting warmer too.
Temperatures aren't just rising during the day. Nights are getting warmer too. WBZ-TV meteorologist Jacob Wycoff reports.
WBZ-TV's Alyssa Andrews, Jacob Wycoff and Terry Eliasen talk about the record-high temperatures set on Tuesday and how Massachusetts has seen a warming trend in all four seasons.
Show Your Stripes Day shows how temperatures have been climbing on earth over time. WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
As he celebrates his tenth year running the University of Massachusetts system, President Marty Meehan has survival on his mind.
Kelp is more than just a nuisance to avoid on the beach. It's a vital part of our fight against climate change.
Warming waters off New England's coast has contributed to the proliferation of the green crab, one of the world's most invasive species. WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
Warming waters off New England's coast has contributed to the proliferation of the green crab, one of the world's most invasive species.
Raw sewage is still entering Greater Boston waterways during periods of heavy rain due to poor drainage.
Warmer temperatures are causing plants to bloom earlier and produce more pollen, therefore, there’s just more pollen in the air.
Green organizations and neighborhood developers have teamed up to revitalize an area in Chelsea, Massachusetts that's been closed to the public for years.
Green organizations and neighborhood developers have teamed up to revitalize an area in Chelsea, Massachusetts that's been closed to the public for years. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
WBZ-TV's Eric Fisher spoke with Tracy Wholf, the senior coordinator of climate for CBS News, about impacts we could see that could affect things like air pollution.
A Massachusetts couple finally achieved their goal of visiting every city and town in the state.
The gates are part of the MBTA's effort to crack down on fare evasion and improve efficiency at one of the busiest transportation hubs in the Northeast.
In the world premiere of "Wonder", a young boy with facial differences goes on a journey of self-discovery and finds his place in the world.
A Leominster, Massachusetts man allegedly shot and killed his wife in their home the day after Christmas.
A Boston man is in custody after he allegedly beat his 77-year-old neighbor during a confrontation over a wrongly delivered Amazon package.
We will see wind chills in the single digits and wind gusts topping 50 miles per hour in parts of Massachusetts Tuesday.
The gates are part of the MBTA's effort to crack down on fare evasion and improve efficiency at one of the busiest transportation hubs in the Northeast.
The Patriots are AFC East champions and now head into the final week of the season just needing to determine their seed and opponent.
A Leominster, Massachusetts man allegedly shot and killed his wife in their home the day after Christmas.
A Massachusetts couple finally achieved their goal of visiting every city and town in the state.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
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.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
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.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
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.
Rookie left tackle Will Campbell is set to return to the practice field, head coach Mike Vrabel said.
The Patriots are AFC East champions and now head into the final week of the season just needing to determine their seed and opponent.
The Celtics' four-game winning streak was snapped in a 114-108 loss in Portland.
The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
Patriots wide receiver had a productive day on the field, and as a result in his bank account.
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.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.