A new soccer stadium is coming to the Mystic River in Everett. The Kraft Group, who own the New England Revolution, have made deals with Boston and Everett. These deals are about money and improvements for the area. Boston will get almost $48 million over 15 years. This money is for better roads an
Maine's lawmakers have a packed agenda for 2026, with environmental issues taking center stage. From tackling "forever chemicals" to supporting loggers, there's a lot on the table. But will they get anything done? Money is a big topic. Senators are pushing for $50 million bonds to protect land, upg
Venezuela sits on a mountain of oil, the biggest in the world. But it's not the kind you want. This oil is thick, heavy, and full of sulfur. It's the kind that's harder to refine and worse for the environment. Before things went south, Venezuela was pumping out millions of barrels a day. Now, it's a
The workers at Portland's wastewater treatment plant are doing a tough job. They are dealing with an old plant that needs a lot of care. The plant was built a long time ago. It wasn't made for the kind of waste we have today. There's more of it, and it's more complicated. These workers are handling
Work can be tough. Sometimes, people put in a lot of effort but don't get the rewards they expect. This idea, called effort-reward imbalance (ERI), has been studied for about 30 years. Researchers have looked at how this imbalance affects health. They found that when people feel they're not getting
Cats, whether they roam outdoors or stay indoors, seem to handle stress pretty well. A recent study looked at stress levels in 34 domestic cats by checking cortisol levels in their hair. Cortisol is a hormone that shows up when an animal is stressed. The study wanted to see if where a cat lives and
Montana's constitution has some big promises about the environment. But those promises are so vague that they're causing more problems than they solve. People are suing the state, saying new laws break the constitution's guarantee of a "clean and healthful environment. " But what does that even mean
AI is everywhere. It's changing how we work, play, and even think. But there's a catch. While AI is often praised for its economic benefits, its environmental impact is a growing concern. Investments in AI technologies are booming, but they're also leaving a big carbon footprint. A recent study too
Alaska is in the spotlight as a potential hotspot for data centers, driven by the growing demand for artificial intelligence. The state's governor has been actively courting tech giants like Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon, showcasing sites in Anchorage and Fairbanks. The idea is that these data cen
America's love affair with cars has some serious downsides. Cars are everywhere, and for many, they're a must for daily life. But this heavy reliance on cars comes with a hefty price tag, both for people and the planet. Cars are a major source of pollution. They release harmful gases into the air,
