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No Snow, Record High Temperatures — But Plenty Of Salt
We broke a record here in Boston earlier this year. But we weren’t happy about it.More than nine feet of snow fell on the city last winter. Nor’easters… -
December Warm Spell Means What Happens Next This Winter Is Anyone's Guess
After last winter, many of us are eager to know if there’ll be a repeat “snowmageddon” this year. But meteorology is an imprecise science, as anyone who… -
Thousands Without Power As Thunderstorms Hit R.I.; Boston's North Shore On Alert
A line of powerful thunderstorms have moved through portions of southern New England and utilities are reporting nearly 130,000 customers without… -
Emily's List: Sure Signs Summer Is Coming
Beat the Press host Emily Rooney joined Boston Public Radio for another edition of the much-lauded, never-duplicated "Emily's List." The theme this week?… -
Spring: What's The Future Of Plants, Vegetables, and Fruits
Many gardeners in Massachusetts look forward to getting their first flowers and veggies in the ground in March, but probably not this year. WGBH News… -
Think You Had It Rough This Winter? Imagine You Were A Red-Bellied Woodpecker!
How did this winter's record-setting cold and snow affect local ecosystems — and what does that mean for farmers, fishermen, and everybody else?Today, we… -
When A Sandy-Like Storm Hits The Hub, This Building Is Ready
The next time you're walking around Boston's financial district, look down. You might see a small "X" etched into some of the bricks around the Atlantic… -
Snow-Encrusted Boston Looks Like A Post-Natural Disaster 'Debris Event'
Slogging her way along the seven miles from her home in Newton to her office in Boston, Ozlem Ergun realized something. As an expert on debris, the… -
The Curse Of The Cold: As Heat Assistance Runs Out, Advocates Ask State For Help
It’s been a tough winter for 80-year-old Renaud Mirville of Mattapan.On top of all the shoveling, Mirville is running low on heating oil, and he says he… -
Under the Radar 2/15/15
Sue O'Connell sits in the host seat for Callie Crossley this week. She was joined by Lauren Dezenski, a reporter for the Dorchester Reporter; Akilah…
