Oct 30th, 2008 · In the Northeastern United States, bats have been dying by the thousands, struck down by a strange ailment called "white-nose syndrome." Researchers have identified a previously unknown fungus that flourishes in the cold and that may be a cause of the syndrome.
Dec 28th, 2007 · As the Northeastern United States enjoys a good snow following last year's abysmal snowfall, the year has been mixed in the West, where Colorado's season got off to a slow start.
Jan 19th, 2007 · Scientists report they've found as many as nine mercury hot spots in the Northeastern United States, places where mercury levels are far above what's considered safe. Where does the mercury come from, and what should be done to regulate it?
Aug 21st, 2006 · Over the last two decades, the greater Boston area has become home to the second-largest Brazilian immigrant community in the United States, after the New York City metro area. From member station WBUR, Monica Brady-Myerov reports on why so many Brazilians are relocating to the Northeastern United States, and the connection with African-American communities.