MIT develops oil-skimming robots to gobble up future spills

In the wake of this spring's Deepwater Horizon catastrophe, critics assailed the oil and gas industry for its inadequate preparations for cleaning up and containing massive oil spills. Now, researchers at MIT heard the siren call and have sprung to the industry's rescue. The MIT team has developed a device called the Seaswarm robot, which, [... ]

So nice, they’re doing it twice

Autumn Pride Roadside Clean-Up set for September West Milford West Milford volunteers do such a terrific job of cleaning up the community each spring they’re going to get the opportunity to repeat it this fall. September 25 is Roadside Clean-Up Day. All volunteers are welcome to help beautify West Milford, just in time for the Autumn Lights Festival.

New Zealand Spring Cleans For Starship

A unique fundraising campaign has just kicked off, asking New Zealanders to clean up, clear out and sell off, all in support of the kids at Starship.

Groundwater management area next step in cleaning up polluted wells

YAKIMA, Wash. -- County commissioners have taken another step toward addressing well water pollution in the Lower Yakima Valley.

STILL CLEANING UP: Greater Taunton non-profits join together to help with remaining work from historic March flooding

The spring flood waters that ravaged the Kirk family’s basement are long gone, but life is still not back to normal at the family home.