You may have seen images of seabirds that have built their nests on discarded nets, lengths of rope and other plastic litter, ...

Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human ...

Straws might seem insignificant, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade.

Are paper straws here to stay? Here's how Donald Trump's new executive order for plastic straws applies to Massachusetts.

I don't think that plastic's going to affect a shark very much as they're eating — as they're munching their way through the ...

President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper straws “don’t work” and don’t last very long.

President Trump said Friday he plans to sign an executive order promoting plastic straws after his predecessor sought to ...

Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean - bags, cups, straws, and many other items from the daily life of every person. But despite such a tremendous figure, scientists have ...

"Officials here follow the law. We are not a sanctuary state," Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey told reporters when she was asked about new immigration policy from President Trump at a news ...

The governor argued the costs of services and doing business in Massachusetts are increasing and key sectors like health care, education, and housing are stressed under heightened demand from ...