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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...
A new survey shows what stresses us out the most around the holidays.
Getting a new drug to market in the U.S. has perhaps never been more difficult, a Boston company is using technology to help the process.
A house exploded in Arlington, Virginia, as police tried to execute a search warrant following reports of a suspect firing a flare gun.
The Celtics will not be heading to Las Vegas for a shot at the first-ever NBA Cup.
Boston police are looking for a group of teens accused of randomly attacking multiple people including a disabled person in the Roxbury and Mission Hill area.
Boston police are looking for a group of teens accused of randomly attacking multiple people including a disabled person in the Roxbury and Mission Hill area.
Getting a new drug to market in the U.S. has perhaps never been more difficult, a Boston company is using technology to help the process.
A new survey shows what stresses us out the most around the holidays.
A Lynn family spent the weekend saying goodbye to a 5-year-old who suddenly and unexpectedly fell sick with RSV Friday.
After more than 50 years on the run from police, a Lynnfield man finally told his family his criminal secret before he died in 2021.
A new survey shows what stresses us out the most around the holidays.
A novel treatment could one day replace the "dreaded" root canal.
A personalized coaching approach could help prevent Alzheimer's in people at risk of developing the disease.
Researchers discovered that weight loss drugs may help treat addictive behaviors.
The test is a simple series of questions that you can answer in a few minutes.
Some companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often end up getting their penalties reduced to the point where they're not effective.
There are mysterious signs in various neighborhoods around Boston warning about so-called "hollow sidewalks."
Court documents show that one of the men involved in the ring received over $500,000 in government funds for one of his businesses.
Despite several I-Team investigations and promises to improve, the Mass Save program continues to be plagued with problems.
Tewksbury Police are called to Tewksbury Hospital so often it's become a significant drain on their resources
Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks with Jon Keller about Gaza, cryptocurrency and Big Tech.
Consumer Reports is out with its new list of the most reliable cars. And while hybrids from many automakers scored well, electric vehicles did not.
Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
Mother Nature, a spy balloon, a convicted con man and a presidential candidate are all on Jon Keller's 2023 list of national turkeys.
A few Boston City Councilors made Jon Keller's annual list of the top turkeys in Massachusetts this year.
From honey and skin care to beeswax candles, Boston Honey Co. has a variety of products that are perfect for the holiday season.
Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what is filling those empty stores now?
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Owner Mike Sullivan started the company in a small shed next to his house.
Several blocks of one Melrose neighborhood are decked out in Halloween decor for the movie filming.
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
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
The Celtics will not be heading to Las Vegas for a shot at the first-ever NBA Cup.
The Patriots aren't the only AFC East team with a quarterback problem.
The Patriots' usual weekly schedule is being condensed into just three days, which doesn't leave much time for everyone to hit the practice field.
Joe Cardona is best known for wearing his Patriots uniform. But there is another uniform that he dons that is much more important than the one he wears on Sundays.
The Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis on Monday night in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament. If they're able to win and advance, they may get a huge boost for the semis.
A fire broke out at a barn on "The Conjuring House" property in Rhode Island late Sunday night.
This isn't the first time she's hit it big in the lottery.
A klutzy thief was caught on camera stumbling during a smoke shop burglary.
It's a feeding frenzy in the Gulf of Maine for whales and sharks - sometimes chowing down side by side.
Fall tourists are coming out in droves to a farm in Vermont to play with some golden retrievers.