Boston environmental news

Boston Considers Styrofoam Ban Amid Environmental Concerns

News Summary The Boston City Council is considering a ban on Styrofoam food packaging due to environmental and public health…

2 weeks ago

Boston’s Chinatown Faces Heated Debate Over Luxury Housing

News Summary Boston's Chinatown is experiencing a contentious debate regarding a proposed luxury housing complex at 600 Washington Street. Residents…

2 weeks ago

Boston Expands Composting Initiative with New Bins

News Summary Boston has launched an expanded composting initiative, Project Oscar, adding new city-run compost bins for residents' food waste…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Beaches Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels

News Summary Nineteen beaches and ponds in Massachusetts are closed due to elevated bacteria levels, raising concerns among beachgoers as…

1 month ago

Veolia Expands Waste Management in Massachusetts

News Summary Veolia, a French environmental services leader, has expanded its North American presence by acquiring two waste management companies…

1 month ago

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…

2 months 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 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months ago