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Harvard researchers have discovered large quantities of previously undetected chemical compounds known as PFAS in six watersheds on Cape Cod. Chronic exposure to the so-called “forever chemicals” — which can be found in water-resistant clothing, stain-resistant furniture, and nonstick cookware — has been linked to cancer, diabetes, and low infant birth weight.
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The first North Atlantic right whale calf to arrive in Cape Cod Bay this season has been spotted — a month earlier than expected.
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The Cape Cod Commission is recruiting for a network of teenage activists who want to be involved in climate solutions. In January, the region’s planning…
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Local oyster growers are getting a boost after months of restaurant closures have “torpedoed” the industry, according to one grower. The Nature…
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The number of cold-stunned turtles rescued this year from Cape Cod beaches has already reached an all-time high. More than 720 critically endangered…
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Another North Atlantic right whale calf has been spotted off the coast of South Carolina — the fourth one born this season, according to scientists from…
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The towns of Barnstable and Mashpee, along with the state Department of Environmental Protection, knowingly allowed nitrogen pollution from septic systems…
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The state is asking for public feedback on new rules to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from entanglement in fishing gear. At a…
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Scientists around the country are celebrating and speaking out for “Black in Marine Science Week.” The week features online panel discussions on career…
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How did insects get their wings? After 100 years of debate, that is the mystery just solved by biologists at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods…
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If you’re breaking out your Christmas lights early this year, you may find that some have lost their twinkle. That’s why Barnstable County is launching…
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Every week, more than a dozen student activists from around Massachusetts call into a Zoom meeting. Behind them are glimpses into their lives – superhero…