Jesse Remedios
Boston University Fellow
Jesse is one of WBUR's 2021 Boston University fellows, and is reporting on the environment as part of the Earthwhile team.
Recently published
Lawsuit Aims To Protect Cape Cod Waters From 'Putrid Smells And Unsightly Scums'
The Conservation Law Foundation says the sate and towns have failed to stop nitrogen pollution from septic tanks.
Report: To Protect Plant Diversity, Mass. Should Target 'Climate Resilient' Habitats
Massachusetts has the highest number of plant species and subspecies of any state in New England, according to a new report. But that flora faces a number of immediate and...
The Seaport Cost Billions To Build. What Will It Take To Save It?
The Seaport is one of the most vulnerable areas to sea-level rise in Boston. There are big questions about who should pay to protect it.
The 1-2-3s Of Boston's Rising Sea Level
We cover a lot of this information in our series "Boston Under Water." To help you wrap your head around the issues, we're breaking things down by the numbers.
Making Mississippi Mud In Massachusetts To Restore Wetlands
Louisiana has a plan to address the problem to address sea-level rise that involved a Massachusetts-based research lab.
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The Biggest Winner In Green Jobs? Construction, Report Says
Report suggests that every $1 millions invested in green industries could create 14 jobs in Massachusetts.
A Mini Mississippi In Mass. May Help Save New Orleans From Rising Seas
Alden Research Laboratory in Holden, Mass., build a scale model of the Mississippi River to test sediment diversion plans.
Study: Northeastern U.S. Has Widest Tree Cover Disparities In The Country
Some low-income neighborhoods in Providence and Worcester have up to 30% less tree cover and are more than 7 degrees hotter
National Report Puts Ipswich River Near Top Of 'Most Endangered' List
Climate change and overuse have cause the Ipswich River to run dry in recent years, threatening ecosystems and water supplies.
Grounded In Science, Climate Researchers Are Rethinking How Often They Fly
At elite universities, faculty have been known to produce the carbon footprint of a small city. Now, after a year of virtual gatherings, some college professors are rethinking their travel...