One Fish, Two Fish: This Year's Mystic Herring Count Goes OnlineCOVID-19 is limiting the in-person Mystic River herring count, so volunteers are using an underwater cameraEarthwhile11 hours ago
As Forests Decline Globally, New England Is Not ImmuneMore carbon dioxide helps younger trees grow quicker, but those gains are cancelled out by increased heat, drought, wind and wildfire.EarthwhileMay 28, 2020
Massachusetts Loses 17,000 Clean Energy Jobs In March And AprilWBUR senior environmental reporter Bruce Gellerman joined Morning Edition to discuss the green sector's staggering job losses and what the future might hold.PlayEarthwhile05:42May 21, 2020
With Ships Docked And Labs Closed, Scientists' Field Research Season Fades AwayThe coronavirus pandemic has disrupted field research, and scientists are scrambling to salvage their work.PlayEarthwhile03:14May 15, 2020
Smog-Causing Pollutant Way Down In Mass. — For NowNASA data indicates that the level of the pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which comes mostly from cars and trucks, has dropped about 30% in the Northeastern United States.EarthwhileMay 14, 2020
Healey Report Highlights COVID-19 Impact on Environmental Justice CommunitiesCommunities with greater populations of people of color -- including Chelsea, Brockton, Everett, Lawrence, and Lynn -- have the highest rates of COVID-19 infectionEarthwhileMay 12, 2020
Most People Hate Weeds. This Botanist Loves 'Em — Here's WhyWeeds have a bad reputation, but they perform a lot of ecosystem services, for free.PlayEarthwhile03:55May 8, 2020
Baker Says Locals Can Shut Down Weymouth Compressor Construction. But They're Not Sure That's TrueOpponents of the Weymouth compressor station aren't sure if the town has authority to stop construction during the pandemic.EarthwhileApr 24, 2020
Climate Change Worsens Effects Of Global Outbreaks Like Coronavirus, Expert SaysDr. Aaron Bernstein of the Harvard C-Change Institute joined WBUR's All Things Considered to talk about climate change and coronavirus PlayEarthwhile05:37Apr 22, 2020
State Official Says Mass. Climate Goals Remain On Schedule Despite PandemicThe administration is currently focused on the COVID-19 crisis, but the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 remains in place..PlayEarthwhile03:26Apr 22, 2020
EPA Changes Another Emissions Rule; This Time It's About MercuryChanges to Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) may have far-reaching consequences for air quality.EarthwhileApr 16, 2020
New State Rules Aim To Double Solar Power CapacityThe updated regulations for the state's Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) incentive program double the program's capacity, expand eligibility criteria for low-income solar projects and encourage the adoption of energy...EarthwhileApr 15, 2020
Weymouth Compressor Construction Continues Despite PandemicEnbridge is following guidance provided by governmental authorities, a spokesman for the company said, noting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has identified energy infrastructure as being critical during the...EarthwhileApr 9, 2020
How New England Is Keeping The Lights On During The PandemicNew England's grid operators take special measures to keep the electricity flowing during the pandemic.PlayEarthwhile03:20Apr 8, 2020
Pilgrim Nuclear Plant Transfer To Go On Despite Coronavirus ConcernsPlans to transfer radioactive spent fuel at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth to steel-lined dry casks will go on as scheduled despite the coronavirus pandemic.EarthwhileApr 4, 2020
Seabrook Is Nation's First Reactor Refueled During Virus CrisisReplacing radioactive fuel rods is a complex process. Now it's complicated by the corononavirus crisis.PlayEarthwhile02:30Apr 2, 2020
New EPA Rules Will Increase Air Pollution As The World Suffers A Respiratory PandemicFederal policy shifts will increase greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, and contribute to poorer air qualityPlayEarthwhile03:25Apr 2, 2020
How The Coronavirus Is Complicating Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant's Plan To Replace Fuel RodsUnder the best of circumstances, removing and replacing radioactive fuel rods is a complex process, but as WBUR's Bruce Gellerman reports, this time it's complicated by the cornonavirus crisis.PlayEarthwhile02:40Apr 1, 2020
Paper Or Plastic? Bans On Single-Use Bags Tossed Out Amid Fears Of Virus SpreadThe science supporting the prohibition of reusable bags is far from conclusive.PlayEarthwhile04:23Mar 30, 2020
With Fewer Cars On The Road In Mass., Emissions Are (Slightly) DownSo far, scientists report a dip in some greenhouse gas emissions, but no change in others.EarthwhileMar 25, 2020
