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‘So critical’: Chelsea, Everett lose $50M in FEMA dollars to prevent flooding
A flood barrier project one leader called the “pinnacle of government efficiency” faces an uncertain future after losing its funding this month. -
As spring arrives, so does a symphony of nature sounds
Naturalists say a walk in the woods is a great way to see wildlife coming back alive this time of year. -
EPA employees rally in Boston over planned cuts
Workers are hoping to draw public attention to the EPA's mission, as the Trump administration pursues cuts to staffing and longstanding efforts. -
Maine's shifting songbirds reflect a warming climate
Warming winters allow once rare species to stay in southern parts of the state year round. -
Climate change drives new storm: Vineyarders consider leaving island over home insurance hikes
Locals share personal tales and agonizing choices tied to a worsening home insurance crisis in coastal Massachusetts. -
One way to solve Worcester’s litter problem? City officials say more trash cans.
The plan is Worcester's latest attempt to address a longstanding problem. -
These 'Old Ladies' are keeping Cape Cod's freshwater ponds clean
Founder Susan Baur says the group of 30 women, aged 64 to 85, are fueled by a shared love and wonder of the environment. -
Amid concern over microplastics, a Maine company creates a kelp-based laundry pod alternative
Recent research suggests that the soft PVA plastics used to hold together detergent and dishwasher pods may not actually biodegrade. Now, a small team in Maine is working on a kelp bioplastic that could one day be used in your favorite detergent pod. -
How Massachusetts is preparing for future wildfires
State chief fire warden Dave Celino says without more precipitation, the state could see another dangerous fire season this spring. -
What we can learn about wildfire prevention from Maui's deadly 2023 firestorm
As we watch the devastating progression of the wildfires in Los Angeles, a new FRONTLINE documentary is looking back to 2023, when the Hawaiian town of Lahaina experienced the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
