Parisians threaten to poop in the Seine to protest pollution ahead of Olympics
"Because after putting us in sh*t it's up to them to bathe in our sh*t," a website for the protest says.
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"Because after putting us in sh*t it's up to them to bathe in our sh*t," a website for the protest says.
While many areas in the U.S. try to crack down on the littering aspect of not cleaning up after your dog, studies are also finding that dog poop is becoming a major environmental hazard too.
Boston's spectacular fireworks show featured big fun and big crowds, but what the crowd leaves behind often ends up in the Charles River.
There is a lot of talk about climate change but we often forget that the same pollutants warming the earth are also making it hard for us to breathe.
Microfibers — shreds of plastic even smaller than microbeads -- are flowing down bathroom sinks and shower drains.
The study by researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and Boston University School of Health claims those living close to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Interstate 93 were at higher risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke.
A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey says more data is needed to be able to say for sure if a link exists between unconventional oil and gas development and degraded water quality.
Experts say pollution can accelerate normal aging by breaking down collagen and increasing the free radicals in skin.
The massive ships burn the dirtiest type of fuel, even when they're sitting in port. One solution to avoid pollution in port is to have ships plug into shore power when they are docked.
Exxon Mobil Corp. was found liable Tuesday in a long-running lawsuit over groundwater contamination caused by the gasoline additive MTBE, and the jury ordered the oil giant to pay $236 million to New Hampshire to clean it up.
Some people have already been moved out by the Environmental Protection Agency and others are worried they will never be able to sell their houses.
There is a pretty simple law on the books in Massachusetts which says most vehicles cannot idle for more than five minutes.
As clean as the harbor is now, the problems aren't completely fixed. A viewer's husband digs clams on the harbor's shores, and is curious about recent closures.
Electrofishing is part of a state project to re-introduce the fish called the American Shad into the Charles River.
We have to get our cars inspected every year, but what about trucks? Kate from Concord declared her curiosity to WBZ: "I can't tell you how many times...
Generative AI tasks use up a lot of energy and environmental resources.
Boston University has laid off 120 employees and eliminated an additional 120 vacant positions as part of an effort to reduce its budget.
Four criminal defendants were released from jail on Monday in Boston because they have not had an attorney for more than seven days.
The new theater at Jacob's Pillow, the top dance center in the United States, opens this week in western Massachusetts.
Police are on the hunt for two bronze plaques stolen from a Newburyport cemetery. Both plaques are more than a hundred years old, and one belonged to a famous author.
There's a heat advisory in Massachusetts, and the weather forecast says remnants from Chantal could influence storms on Tuesday around Boston.
Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik, a key investigator in the Karen Read case, has been transferred to another Massachusetts State Police role.
Four criminal defendants were released from jail on Monday in Boston because they have not had an attorney for more than seven days.
Boston University has laid off 120 employees and eliminated an additional 120 vacant positions as part of an effort to reduce its budget.
A 9-year-old boy from Rhode Island was in distress while swimming off the coast of Dartmouth, and later died.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
MACI Arthro is a less invasive knee procedure used to repair cartilage with the patient's cells.
Boston researchers said that the timing of meals for night shift workers could be critical for heart health.
Rats in Boston may be spreading a potentially deadly disease, according to a Tufts University study.
A New Hampshire man is making sure that those facing a Parkinson's diagnosis are getting the support they need.
Many of the streetlights along Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester appear to be in disrepair and could pose a danger according to an engineer.
Governor Healey put closing plans on hold, but staff and families say they are seeing signs the hospital's days may be numbered.
A Massachusetts couple spent thousands of dollars on first class airline tickets to California. When they needed a refund they had to contact Call for Action.
Longtime private investigators say the Massachusetts State Police have been denying their license renewal applications.
Enrique Delgado-Garcia was just weeks away from finishing his training at the Massachusetts State Police Academy when he was seriously injured in a boxing exercise and died.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey defended her record from criticism from her two Republican challengers for governor
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said abortion and same-sex marriage are "non-negotiable" in Massachusetts and vowed to protect them.
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark said many of her Republican colleagues believe they are vulnerable to political backlash.
A Gallup poll late last year found confidence in the courts has collapsed.
With ICE raids unpopular in Massachusetts, the local Republican Party is in a difficult political situation.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
A Chatham, Massachusetts restaurant has been voted the best in the country for waterfront dining.
Joann is closing more fabric stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as the retailer winds down operations.
Bertucci's has closed four restaurants in Massachusetts as it files for bankruptcy for the third time since 2018.
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.
Jrue Holiday's trade from the Boston Celtics to the Portland Trail Blazers is official, but there's a catch to the previously reported on swap.
It sounds like there's a chance Alex Bregman could return to the Red Sox lineup ahead of the MLB All-Star break.
The Boston Celtics are interested in signing injured veteran guard Damian Lillard, and the feeling is reportedly mutual. But would the match make sense?
So far for the Boston Celtics, the offseason has been mostly about subtraction. But Brad Stevens has signed two depth players so far in free agency.
Three Boston Red Sox players were named to the American League All-Star team Sunday.
A Massachusetts man said the sting of the Asian needle ant left him feeling sick.
A Massachusetts man's bank account is going up after he played some lucky elevator numbers to win a big lottery prize.
Surveillance video showed a deer smashing through the front window of The Friendly Toast in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
A "grand penthouse" is for sale in Boston, and it's the most expensive home currently on the market in Massachusetts.
A police officer in Ludlow, Massachusetts rescued a baby deer and reunited the animal with its mother Sunday night.