ENVIRONMENT

How do trees know when to drop their leaves? Why are the colors more vivid in some places or in different seasons?

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists weigh in on environmental management concerns in Berkshire County and Franklin County, discuss the latest on a “recovery camp” for unhoused people threatened with removal by the city of Northampton, and dig into our scoops and predictions for the coming week.

At a meeting of a Housatonic River citizens council this week in Lenox, Massachusetts, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it can't compel General Electric to attend the council meetings.

The U.S. Environmental Protective Agency said General Electric's cleanup of the Housatonic River will not pose health risks from airborne PCBs. The agency will hold a public meeting in Lee, Massachusetts, on Thursday to explain what will be required if the concentration of PCBs reaches certain levels.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has cut back on how often it will meet with a citizens group to discuss the cleanup of the Housatonic River, which General Electric contaminated with PCBs decades ago.

Migrating is one of the most dangerous times in a bird’s life. Turning off lights at night, putting stickers on windows, and keeping cats indoors can help.

We broadcast live from Stockbridge before the opening of The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show.

We romp around farmland at Preservation Orchard & Farm, Carr's Ciderhouse, Meadowfed Lamb, and Mike's Maze.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a contest to find a new way to reduce the toxicity of PCBs in rivers. The method won't be used to eliminate the PCB disposal site in Lee, Massachusetts, which is part of the agency's clean up of the Housatonic River.

We learn about traditional Nepalese theater coming to the CitySpace stage, how agricultural workers can adjust for climate change, and highlight some local heroes at Big River Chestnuts.