Boston environmental news

Boston’s Summer Temperatures Surge to 82 Degrees Average High

News Summary Boston is seeing a substantial rise in summer temperatures, hitting an average high of 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with…

1 week ago

Boston Region Heats Up with Wildfire Smoke Impact

News Summary The Boston area is experiencing rising temperatures and hazy skies as wildfire smoke from Canada moves through the…

2 weeks ago

Endangered Right Whale Spotted Near Boston Harbor

News Summary A critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has been sighted near Boston Harbor, prompting safety alerts for local…

1 month ago

Boston Officials Crack Down on Unlicensed Mobile Car Washes

News Summary Boston city officials are responding to the growing issue of unlicensed mobile car washes operating around Mattapan's Harambee…

1 month ago

Regent Theater to Host The Wild and Scenic Film Festival

News Summary The Regent Theater in Arlington will host the Wild and Scenic Film Festival on May 8 at 7:30…

1 month ago

Boston Celebrates 60 Years of Charles River Restoration

News Summary Boston recently hosted the Run of the Charles race, marking a celebration of 60 years of efforts to…

2 months ago

Air Quality in Boston Takes a Turn for the Worse

News Summary Boston's air quality is deteriorating, with 46% of Americans exposed to unhealthy levels of pollution. A recent report…

2 months ago

Boston Aims for Cleaner Charles River Amid Portland’s Success

News Summary Boston is looking to leverage recent successes from cities like Portland, Oregon, to achieve cleaner waterways, specifically in…

2 months ago

Farewell to Bill DiCroce: A Trailblazer in Decarbonization

News Summary Boston mourns the loss of Bill DiCroce, executive chairman of Vicinity Energy. DiCroce, who passed away at 62,…

2 months ago

Eileen Rita Fishing Boat Capsizes in Boston Harbor

News Summary This morning, the scallop fishing boat Eileen Rita capsized in Boston Harbor, prompting a quick rescue operation. Fortunately,…

2 months ago