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A decade of digging puts cranberry growers and neighbors at odds over sand removal
Some cranberry growers are facing complaints and even lawsuits over what advocates describe as environmentally damaging “sand mining.” -
Massive cleanup hauls generations of trash off Boston Harbor Islands
Five Boston Harbor Islands are the focus of an unprecedented cleanup effort, with government and nonprofit agencies working with an army of volunteers to remove debris that has accumulated over many decades. -
How to cope with asthma during 'peak week' for flare-ups
Asthmatics deal with growing impacts of climate change as allergy seasons grow longer. -
Chelsea residents complain about mitigation efforts, communication around Tobin Bridge repairs
Lead paint chips had been falling off the bridge into the neighborhood. -
New program trains geothermal drillers to meet growing need in Massachusetts
An expanding geothermal workforce is quickly taking shape, but companies say they are desperate to fill a dearth of open positions. -
Meet the people behind the loon cam, a New Hampshire-bred YouTube sensation
One man spends his summers making sure viewers across the world can watch two pairs of loons on Lake Winnipesaukee as they mate, lay eggs and tend to their nests. -
NH beekeepers say climate change is stressing out their bees
Durham beekeeper Lee Alexander says rain storms and heat waves intensified by climate change is making his job harder. Experts say he’s not alone. -
Remembering Henry Lee’s legacy of defending Boston’s parks
Henry Lee, the first president of Friends of the Public Garden, died Monday at the age of 99. -
How the Trustees of Reservations is adapting to rising seas
CEO Katie Theoharides said the Trustees is prioritizing projects that build resiliency to climate change, even if that means cancelling ongoing projects. -
Environmental concerns: A closer look at Vineyard Wind turbine debris
“Anytime that you see polyester, vinylaster coat, and PVC foams, these are all carcinogenic materials," said Valeria La Saponara. "So it's not going to kill you all in the next week. But there are possible long term consequences.”
