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Joro spiders weren’t supposed to be here yet. But one was just spotted on Beacon Hill.
A photographer in Boston recently took pictures of a massive Joro spider, which has popped up with increasing frequency on the East Coast since the species native to Asia was first spotted in Georgia a decade ago.
Altering the ocean to save the climate: A game changer, or a ‘treacherous path?’
The concept of geoengineering — introducing human-made changes into the earth’s systems on a massive scale — has been gaining prominence as time ticks toward major climate deadlines, with little measurable progress in cutting carbon emissions.
California sues Exxon over plastics pollution and recycling ‘myth’
The suit argued that people were more likely to buy single-use plastics because of the false belief, promoted by Exxon Mobil, that they would be recycled.
Crane Beach to remain closed until next week as sharks loom offshore
Numerous great white sharks have been spotted along the North Shore beach in recent days, including a pack of five swimming together.
As they prepare to rebuild after the war, Ukrainian delegation visits Mass. to study geothermal energy
A dozen ministers, mayors, and utility regulators traveled halfway around the world to learn from the Bay State about how to incorporate renewable energy into their vision for a post-war Ukraine.
The tide is ‘wicked high.’ It’s a glimpse into Boston’s future if climate change continues to worsen.
The high tide on Friday afternoon was about 2 feet higher than Boston’s typical high tide.
Tribes have long studied how to preserve our most vulnerable ecosystems. Researchers in Mass. are listening.
A handful of prominent institutions are blending their research strategies with Indigenous knowledge to better conserve and restore the state’s forests and wetlands.
Boston City Council to examine termination process for city appointees after ex-Zoning Commission chair’s replacement
Jay Hurley, the former chair of the Zoning Commission, claims the city fired him in retaliation for how he voted on one of Mayor Michelle Wu’s key climate proposals.