From twine to skincare, Maine entrepreneurs are finding a sustainable economy in the ocean
The New England Ocean Cluster in Portland, Maine, is trying to harness the wonders of the ocean and power the blue economy.
The New England Ocean Cluster in Portland, Maine, is trying to harness the wonders of the ocean and power the blue economy.
Rising temperatures may impact our health. Now the CDC has launched a tool to monitor heat risk. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Glaciers are at serious risk from climate change. Melting glaciers have the potential to endanger coastlines in Massachusetts.
WBZ Meteorologist Eric Fisher spoke to CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salanto about what the U.S. is doing for climate change.
Climate scientists are using Henry David Thoreau's book "Walden" to help study how Massachusetts ecosystems have changed over the years.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Dozens of climate change activists gathered on the tarmac of Hanscom Field Airport on Saturday to protest the expansion of private jet capacity.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
Despite its tiny size, the Yarrow’s spiny lizard has a huge story to tell about climate change. CBS News’ David Schecter reports.
Temperatures that are too high or too low have been linked to death and disability due to stroke, researchers say.
Temperatures that are too high or too low have been linked to death and disability due to stroke, researchers say. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
A professor at UMass Amherst is asking for people's help as his team researches the impact groundwater levels are having in Massachusetts.
WBZ TV Meteorologist Jacob Wycoff reports.
It's the earliest ice-out date for Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire in its recorded history.
Coral reefs provide needed medicine to combat cancer and save lives.
Experts say climate change will drive up the price of bananas, but consumers should already be paying more.
Many say the U.S.'s ability to build charging stations could have a big impact on climate change.
Video on social media showed two climate activists hurling soup at the "Mona Lisa" at Paris's Louvre Museum and shouting slogans advocating for a sustainable food system.
New USGS data shows port cities like Boston and New York are exposed to coastal hazards, making communities potentially unlivable in the next decade.
Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
Rampant avian flu that has impacted millions of birds in the U.S. has now killed a polar bear for the first time ever recorded.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
There are plenty of fun and exciting events this weekend to celebrate Spring and the end of April!
There is huge hope among fans for this new era of the New England Patriots.
Michael Hurley says the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
The alley off Boylston Street in Boston that was full of Emerson College student demonstrators for days now sits empty.
The Patriots are hoping that they have their new franchise quarterback in Drake Maye.
In his new role as an NFL Draft analyst, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wasted no time critiquing his old team's new quarterback, Drake Maye.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
College students want their schools to divest from Israel. So how is tuition money linked to the war in Gaza?
Northeastern University is the latest college campus in Massachusetts to see pro-Palestinian student protests.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
The CDC is keeping a close eye on the impact that rising heat is having on o
The CDC has issued an advisory about the risks of safely injecting Botox after some people have gotten so sick they had to be hospitalized.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Members of Gen-Z believe they are aging faster than other generations, but is that true?
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
Michael Hurley says the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
In his new role as an NFL Draft analyst, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wasted no time critiquing his old team's new quarterback, Drake Maye.
Drake Maye was rather excited when he sat down for a virtual meeting with Patriots reporters on Thursday night. And that's putting it mildly.
The Patriots are hoping that they have their new franchise quarterback in Drake Maye, whom they drafted third overall Thursday night at the 2024 NFL Draft.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.