Dozens of free trees planted to make Medford greener and healthier
An organization in Massachusetts is hoping to make their city a bit greener by giving out free trees.
An organization in Massachusetts is hoping to make their city a bit greener by giving out free trees.
Researchers on Cape Cod are trying to come up with a new straw made from trees that will break down in nature faster.
Scientists are using Henry David Thoreau's book "Walden" to study how Massachusetts ecosystems have changed over the years.
A professor at UMass Amherst is asking for people's help as his team researches the impact groundwater levels are having in Massachusetts.
Milder winters and a changing climate have taken a toll on Lake Winnipesaukee, changing patterns of ice-out and ice-in.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
A New England startup is developing a ropeless lobster trap that can catch lobster without posing a danger to whales.
Two fishermen and a famous chef are trying to broaden the seafood market and reduce a harmful, invasive species at the same time.
The Massachusetts Oyster Project is an effort to recycle used shells from restaurants on Cape Cod.
Wednesday is the sixth annual Show Your Stripes Day, a day dedicated to raising climate change awareness.
Hurricane Hunters fly into the eye of some of the strongest storms, collecting crucial data to improve forecasting capabilities to keep people safe.
Karen Clark and Company has developed what's they call "catastrophe models," which span from earthquakes to wildfires and hurricanes
The start of June marks the start of hurricane season. Here's what we should expect this year.
Hurricane Bob hit New England nearly 31 years ago. Experts warn that the next one to make landfall could cause major damage.
Recently, WBZ's Sarah Wroblewski was able to join a volunteer crew of about 25 people from Cornell and the CCG Beach Brigade who made the trek down to Cuttyhunk to remove the old lobster gear thanks to a $55,000 grant.
Watertown is a community going green by adding more green. A federal grant will go directly to install tree trenches.
The town of Mashpee and the Wampanoag Tribe are planting oysters in the Mashpee River to filter the water.
Fashion companies are working towards more sustainable practices and slowing down the way products are made.
One expert says we will likely be seeing more and more bare ground in the winters to come in the Boston area.
A slight difference in temperatures can change the way the grapes and eventually the wine may taste.
Electric vehicles are the way of the future, but how do they do in the winter compared to gas-powered cars?
Letting the sun heat your home by opening your blinds is a simple and easy way to save some money.
Deep below the surface of a mountain in western Massachusetts is a key New England power source.
A Massachusetts farm is turning cow poop into power – and profit.
If you want to give your three- to 12-year old child their own tablet, Amazon's kid-friendly options are on sale.
Sports bar chain Tavern in the Square has closed its Allston location.
Cole Strange may be out a while for the Patriots, as he recovers from a significant knee injury from last season.
The Boston Celtics are heavy favorites against the Indiana Pacers, but they'll have some tough matchups to deal with in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Rafael Devers launched himself into the Red Sox record books on Monday night, and now has his sights set on some MLB history.
Testimony in the Karen Read trial Tuesday was entirely focused on the cross-examination of Jen McCabe.
Prosecutors thought their case against Karen Read would take four weeks. Three weeks and 39 witnesses in, legal experts say it will take much longer.
President Joe Biden is coming to Boston and New Hampshire Tuesday.
A grizzly bear attacked and seriously injured a man in western Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, prompting closure of a mountain there.
A Brookline resident says a rat crawled up her toilet and into apartment. She is not the only one to experience the issue.
Massachusetts researchers say it's equally beneficial to measure exercise by how long you exercise and how many steps you take.
Men are at higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, and a new study says it may boil down to hormonal differences.
Parents may need to "perk up" when it comes to monitoring their teens' caffeine intake.
Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on the benefits of kombucha.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
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.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll spoke about what can be done about the state's housing crisis.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reaching out to younger voters where they get their news - social media.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
The West Boylston Cinema movie theater in central Massachusetts is going out of business.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
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.
Set in the woods outside of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine, Terramor Outdoor Resort offers guests the joy of camping in nature with all the luxury amenities of a modern resort.
Chef Kate Smith joins Host Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen to cook up her signature paella.
Rachel Holt learns all about the Viewpoint Hotel's distinctive design and what makes this destination so unique.
Rachel Holt gets an inside look at what makes this museum such a popular destination and tries her hand at driving a vintage trolley car.
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate is a sprawling seaside mansion in Ipswich dating back to the 1920s with something for all visitors.
Cole Strange may be out a while for the Patriots, as he recovers from a significant knee injury from last season.
The Boston Celtics are heavy favorites against the Indiana Pacers, but they'll have some tough matchups to deal with in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Rafael Devers launched himself into the Red Sox record books on Monday night, and now has his sights set on some MLB history.
Rafael Devers set a team record by homering in his sixth consecutive game, Tanner Houck allowed two hits over seven innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Monday night.
The Patriots held their first voluntary OTA practice on Monday as they continue to ramp up their offseason program ahead of training camp, and all eyes were on the team's quarterbacks.
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.