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.
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.
Hundreds of students gathered at the Statehouse in Boston to call for lawmakers to address climate change.
A new project is replenishing the sand on Salisbury Beach to try to stop erosion. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new group that will help protect the city against the effects of climate change.
At Vandervalk Farm in Mendon, Massachusetts they planted 2,700 Christmas trees last spring. They've lost 500 in the drought.
At Vandervalk Farm in Mendon, Massachusetts they planted 2,700 Christmas trees last spring. They've lost 500 in the drought. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
The floods are caused by astronomically high tides a few times a year and WBZ-TV meteorologist Terry Eliasen says climate change is to blame for the flooding getting worse. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
According to Zillow research, 80% of homebuyers are thinking about climate risk.
NASA researchers just wrapped up a never-before-done experiment, measuring how aerosols interact with sea ice.
NASA researchers just wrapped up a never-before-done experiment, measuring how aerosols interact with sea ice. WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
Newly compiled data suggests there may a rising risk to the iconic mountains — heavy rainfall.
Newly compiled data suggests there may a rising risk to the iconic mountains — heavy rainfall. WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
Filmmaker Brian Skerry talks to WBZ-TV meteorologist about how climate change has impacted the Gulf of Maine.
For patients with high core temperatures, cooling them in the field before transporting them to the hospital could save their lives. CBS correspondent David Schechter reports.
A brand-new exhibit opened up on Wednesday at the Museum of Science about our changing climate and the solutions to solve it.
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
Elizabeth Bagley shares tips for parents on how to navigate tricky conversations about climate change with their children.
Six people protesting climate change stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, delaying the finish for about five minutes.
A new study from JAMA Cardiology finds that extreme heat from climate change poses higher risks to heart health.
Dr. Mallika Marshall shares how increased temperatures from climate change lead to negative effects on human hearts.
the law would require fossil fuel companies to contribute to a superfund that will be used to help the state adapt to climate change and develop more resilient infrastructure.
The pilot was the only person on board at the time and was treated for minor injuries.
First responders and community members lined the streets and highway overpasses for the dignified transfer of Trooper Kevin Trainor.
The Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Thursday night.
Nearly 50,000 Massachusetts residents entered the 250th Anniversary Low Number Plate Lottery.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
First responders and community members lined the streets and highway overpasses for the dignified transfer of Trooper Kevin Trainor.
A Stoneham, Massachusetts student playing "senior assassin" was handcuffed by police after a 911 caller reported a man with a gun.
Nearly 50,000 Massachusetts residents entered the 250th Anniversary Low Number Plate Lottery.
A super El Niño is quickly brewing, and will likely have a big influence on weather in Massachusetts and around the world.
Tributes are continuing to pour in for Trooper Kevin Trainor, who was killed by a wrong-way driver on Route 1 in Lynnfield.
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.
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.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
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.
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.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
The Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Thursday night.
Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist.
Jaylen Brown was back streaming on his Twitch platform after turning heads by saying this was his favorite year despite the Celtics blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Sixers.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said he doesn't think the head coach's off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season.
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.