Mass Audubon 'Followed The Rules' And Earned Millions From Carbon Offsets. But Was It 'Real'?

Two reporters teamed up to write a series of stories on what academics call "charismatic carbon," or forest offsets. The focus was on California's emissions policy and polluters. But conservation...

New Down East Parklands Hope To Draw Tourists Away From Acadia National Park

The Butler Conservation Fund has announced the opening this week of its second large-scale project to provide outdoor recreation in wild and scenic locations in Maine, known as Cobscook Shores.

Proposed Natural Gas Plant In Peabody On Hold, For Now

A proposed natural gas "peaker" plant in Peabody is on hold after opposition from local officials, advocacy groups and health professionals

Offshore Wind Project South Of Martha's Vineyard Clears Last Regulatory Hurdle

The federal decision to approve Vineyard Wind's project proposal represents a major milestone for the company and the offshore wind industry as a whole.

Drone Video Shows Endangered Whales Appearing To Embrace In Cape Cod Bay

Wildlife photographer Brian Skerry and scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the New England Aquarium captured the moment on Feb. 28 as the whales interacted.

Eversource-Backed Natural Gas Booklets Spark Backlash At Cambridge School

The father of a Cambridge, Massachusetts, elementary school student said Monday he was shocked when he pulled two activity booklets from his son’s backpack that had been distributed at his...

Listen Up, New Hampshire: Goodwill Doesn’t Want Your Trash

“We have seen comments on our Facebook page recently that are like, if you wouldn’t give it to your judgmental mother-in-law, don’t donate it. That’s a pretty good guide stick.”

Offshore Wind Pricing Plan Stirring Crosscurrents

The state's next offshore wind request for proposals was submitted to DPU for review and approval Wednesday, an early step towards the procurement of up to 1,600 megawatts of offshore...

Groups Push For Limits On Rat Poison After Bald Eagle Dies

The bald eagle that died in March along the Charles River was poisoned after ingesting a toxic substance meant to kill vermin.

Study Predicts 'Rapid And Unstoppable' Antarctic Ice Melt If Paris Targets Missed

The Antarctic ice sheet could start disintegrating much faster after 2060 if global warming approaches 3 degrees Celsius, increasing sea-level rise.

'I Wanted To Be On Land': A Conversation With Urban Farmer Kafi Dixon

Kafi Dixon founded the Common Good Cooperative, an urban farm in Dorchester

Study: Northeastern U.S. Has Widest Tree Cover Disparities In The Country

Some low-income neighborhoods in Providence and Worcester have up to 30% less tree cover and are more than 7 degrees hotter

Right Whales Spotted, Speed Restricted In Cape Cod Bay

Aerial and acoustic surveillance conducted earlier this month found a large number of right whales, likely feeding in coastal waters off of Massachusetts.

Event Recap: Climate Resilient Cities: An Earth Day Discussion Of Sea-Level Rise