World Plogging Day Is Social Distance Approved on the SouthCoast
Get out and try to make your corner of the world a little more beautiful than the way you found it.
environment
Oil Spill Reported Near Fairhaven Shipyard
Authorities have not determined the source of the spill of more than 200 gallons.
New Bedford Asks State to Reject Parallel Products Waste Plant
Mayor Jon Mitchell said the project "would pose risks to the health of nearby residents" and undermine the quality of life.
New Bedford City Council OKs Plastic Bag Ban
According to the Sierra Club, 134 Massachusetts communities have already instituted such bans.
I'm Going to Give This Stainless Steel Straw Thing a Try
A small change to help protect the planet, but a necessary one.
Two Oil-Dumping New Bedford Fishing Boats Must Pay $1M in Fines
The F/V Enterprise and Pacific Capes were caught dumping oily bilge into New Bedford Harbor. The vessels' owners were hauled into federal court.
U.S. EPA: No Health Threat from PCB Harbor Emissions
A new report from academic researchers concluded that any PCB air pollution in the area comes from the harbor, and not from other industrial polluters.
Sick Politicians Are Terrorizing Our Kids [OPINION]
There is a responsible way to teach kids to care about the planet without scaring the hell out of them.
DeLeo's GreenWorks Bill Is Corruption [OPINION]
The state is set to spend $1.29 billion for climate change grants.
Questions Linger About New Bedford Water Park [OPINION]
Documents in my possession answer some questions about the water park but they don't answer all of the questions. The Conservation Commission will meet tonight.