Vivian La was WBUR's environmental reporting fellow.
Her previous work on this beat ranges from wildfire smoke in cities to middle school science fairs. Vivian's work has appeared in Science Magazine, the Chicago Tribune and Illinois Public Media.
Originally from the Chicago suburbs, she graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's degree in journalism and minor in biology.
When she's not thinking about environment stories, Vivian enjoys finding new bookstores to explore and spending time outdoors.
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Spring bird migration in Concord now a week earlier than in Thoreau's time, study finds
While scientists said it’s good news that birds appear to be adjusting to warming temperatures, they cautioned the shift might not be happening fast enough to keep up with how...
Massachusetts wants to buy coastal real estate prone to flooding
In Massachusetts, coastal real estate is becoming less attractive as climate change brings repeated flooding to those areas.
After months of delay, EPA will give Mass. over $55 million for lead pipe replacement
The money comes after a monthslong delay, a complaint from the governor and a public spat between U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
Mass. wants to buy flood-prone homes. Not everyone is ready to sell
Massachusetts officials are laying groundwork for a plan to offer coastal residents money for their homes as threats like flooding and erosion increase due to climate change. But it can...
More than 400 hazardous sites in New England at risk for coastal flooding, new study finds
In New England, the majority of sites are located in Massachusetts, followed by Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine and New Hampshire. More than half of the sites at risk are industrial...
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Mass. moves forward with 50-year coastal climate plan as federal support retreats
The 50-year plan outlines strategies for the near- and long-term that range from elevating roads and other infrastructure to restoring natural floodplains. It also calls for state funding and support...
Energy saving programs are out there. A new Boston program could help residents find them
Through free consultations with city staff, the Boston Energy Saver program aims to connect residents to existing city and state programs that provide free or discounted energy efficiency upgrades.
40% of New England EPA employees furloughed amid government shutdown, union says
Employees at the New England office of the Environmental Protection Agency began receiving furlough notices Monday in a rollout that some called chaotic and confusing.
Scientists cautiously optimistic after right whale numbers ticked up in 2024
The slowly rising numbers come after a decade of population declines. But threats including entanglement in fishing gear, climate change and low birth rates still loom over efforts to save...
City living isn't good for a tree's microbiome, study shows. Here's what that means
A new study from Boston University researchers found that the city's oak trees have more pathogens and plant decomposers. With fewer "good" microbes, experts worry about how that might impact...