"Bat Cave" inside Massachusetts mountain provides critical power resource
Deep below the surface of a mountain in western Massachusetts is a key New England power source.
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Deep below the surface of a mountain in western Massachusetts is a key New England power source.
A Massachusetts farm is turning cow poop into power – and profit.
CBS Boston meteorologist Jacob Wycoff takes a closer look at how climate change is impacting our area.
Raffi is part of a growing ensemble of artists using their music to inspire change
A tree in Petersham Forest is wired with sensors to collect data.
It's called Ambri and it's an idea that has been years in the making.
Ocean Alliance in Gloucester is using drones to get a close look at whales off the coast of Massachusetts.
Cool Science is an art contest for students about the weather, energy, and climate change.
The initiative is hoping to turn an area with a pile of beat-up old lumber into a waterfront park.
Green House in downtown Newburyport is a zero-waste, sustainable lifestyle shop run by a mother and daughter.
If you head to the Peabody-Essex Museum over the next few months, you'll find yourself looking at all kinds of very unique art.
Researchers have found the snowpack at Pinkham Notch is melting out fourteen days earlier than in the 30s, causing a warming spring to come earlier.
Each time you crack a beer, you probably aren't thinking about climate change or saving the planet. The Tree House Brewing Company is doing just that.
Standing at nearly 6,300 feet, Mount Washington, New Hampshire is the tallest peak in New England and a place unlike any other.
Dr. Susan Baur, an 81-year-old, formed a group affectionately called "Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage" to clean up ponds on Cape Cod.
It's been a challenging year for the cranberry harvest. Warmer weather and record rainfall are making the berries grow slower.
Meteorologists look at the Pacific Ocean, Siberia and the polar vortex for clues from nature about what kind of winter is coming.
Any chance that ski resorts have to open early or stay open late really depends on their snow-making technology.
Some experts would say all you have to do is go outside and let nature be your guide when it comes to predicting the long range winter weather forecast.
How does the crazy weather we've had so far in 2021 impact the upcoming winter? Warm summers and warm years are followed by below average snowfall about 80 percent of the time.
Cranberries are one of New England's native and quintessential crops, but now they're facing real weather challenges in our warming climate.
Glacier scientist Jill Pelto finds that her research speaks to people on a deeper level using her watercolor paintings.
Low dissolved oxygen in the bottom layer of water in the ocean is the reason why lobsterman have been catching dead lobsters recently.
The Stone Living Lab is helping Boston find nature-based solutions to adjust to climate change by using our own backyard, the Boston Harbor and Harbor islands.
When the call goes out for someone on the water in distress, the U.S. Coast Guard is ready for whatever comes their way.
A Savin Hill restaurant is facing backlash from the community, after featuring photos of Boston mobsters inside the restaurant.
Fraser Minten scored at 2:12 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener.
An 84-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after the car she was driving was struck by a freight train at a crossing in Andover.
Beech Leaf Disease, which cuts off photosynthesis and eventually causes trees to die, is rapidly spreading around the northeast.
The family of a 22-year-old man left with severe head and facial injuries after an assault near Lansdowne Street is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect.
An 84-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after the car she was driving was struck by a freight train at a crossing in Andover.
A nor'easter is set to hit Boston on the holiday weekend with heavy rain and wind.
Longtime Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Greenwell has died at 62 years old.
Seven protesters accused of fighting with Boston police during a pro-Palestinian rally were arraigned Thursday, with the judge setting high bails for many of them.
A freeze warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts as temperatures will plummet in the Boston area Friday.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
Big changes are envisioned for the 75-year-old Kowloon restaurant property off Route 1 in Saugus.
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
National Coffee Day is Monday. Here's where to find free drinks and deals around Boston, Massachusetts.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Fraser Minten scored at 2:12 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener.
Pierce, who played for the Clippers from 2015 to 2017, was arrested on the 101 Freeway after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his Range Rover on Tuesday.
Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell has gotten a lot of ticket requests for his return to New Orleans on Sunday.
Longtime Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Greenwell has died at 62 years old.
The New England Patriots are on a roll after a huge upset win, and will go for a third straight victory Sunday against the Saints in New Orleans.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.