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Massachusetts wildlife officials need help tracking bald eagle nesting efforts. Here’s why.
"It's the season of the sticks for bald eagles," the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife says. It's asking the public to help track nesting efforts of these iconic birds of prey. -
New reforms open up access to disaster funding in Massachusetts and beyond
Under the Radar's Environmental News Roundtable unpacks recent announcements about disaster management relief, new research on microplastics and why electric vehicles are struggling in cold weather. -
To address climate anxiety, colleges embrace environmental humanities
While higher education veterans question whether students enrolled in these new courses are learning anything to address the climate crisis and land a job, Harvard students say they're gaining a nuanced understanding of climate issues. -
Agriculture commission hears ways to adapt to climate change for state's farms
Tax relief, flood funds, cover crops and boosting soil health are all on the table. -
Building a salt marsh, in the city: New Bedford is reclaiming a piece of urban waterfront for nature
Salt marshes lace much of the South Coast shoreline, but not in New Bedford. Now, with climate resilience in mind, the city and a nonprofit partner are building a salt marsh, from scratch, in one of New Bedford’s most densely populated neighborhoods. -
Frequent Boston flooding shows climate change is here, residents say
Dramatic images of floating lawn chairs, impassable roads and docks under water have become a common reality in Boston and a call for action city officials and residents say. -
10-cent deposit for a water bottle in Mass.? Environmentalists say it’s time.
Environmentalists and some state lawmakers say the state's "bottle bill" should be expanded to include water bottles and other beverage containers. -
Power up: Vineyard Wind sends electricity to the grid
In a test Tuesday, shortly before midnight, Vineyard Wind sent about five megawatts of power ashore in Barnstable from a single turbine, according to project officials. -
Landmark Endangered Species Act turns 50, but experts say more protections are needed
Experts in Massachusetts say more protections are necessary to protect critically endangered species as the threats they face evolve. -
With new pump station, less Springfield wastewater spilled into Connecticut River during heavy rain
In Springfield, officials say the recent startup of a $137 million water and sewage pump station proved itself in a recent deluge of rain.
