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Redwoods Survive Wildfire At California's Oldest State Park
Most of the ancient redwoods have withstood the blaze. -
Trump's Methane Rollback That Big Oil Doesn't Want
The rule would end Obama-era restrictions on emissions of methane, a potent climate-warming gas. The move could make it harder to argue that natural gas is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel than coal. -
Towns On Cape Cod Struggle With Costs As 'Corona-Recycling' Increases
While the bump may seem like a good thing, it’s presenting new challenges for towns and transfer stations that need to manage and pay for the recycling in new ways. -
Karen Mauney-Brodek On The Emerald Necklace During The Summer Of COVID
The president of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy spoke about the history of America's first “green” infrastructure project. -
As Plastic Waste Surges, Local Woman Helps Cape Reduce Dependence
Jessica Georges travels to farmers markets and fairs all across the Cape and Nantucket, selling eco-friendly and plastic-free products. -
One More Thing To Worry About At The Beach: Water Quality
An annual environmental report found testing at 257 beaches last year discovered potentially unsafe levels of fecal bacteria on at least one day. -
Interior Secretary Hears Fishermen's Concerns About Offshore Wind
The Vineyard Wind project, proposed for 15 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, has been on hold for nearly a year. -
First COVID-19, Now Mosquitoes: Bracing For Bug-Borne Ills
As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are warning about another potentially bad summer for EEE and other insect-borne illnesses. -
Trump Overhauls Key Environmental Law To Speed Up Pipelines And Other Projects
President Trump is making major changes to a bedrock environmental law that he says will help the economy. Critics say the move will sideline input from communities affected by polluting projects. -
Court Halts Dakota Access Pipeline Shutdown As Legal Fight Goes Forward
A federal appellate court temporarily blocked a lower-court order to shut down and empty the controversial oil pipeline. The operator, Energy Transfer, can continue pumping while the case is pending.
