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

A oyster rake and basket sit on the edge of Little Buttermilk Bay on a misty morning in Buzzards Bay. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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.

Local Coverage

Jun 23, 2021

The sandplain grasslands, a coastal habitat, should be one of Massachusetts' top conservation priorities, according to a new report. (Courtesy of Native Plant Trust)

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...

Local Coverage

Jun 22, 2021

The Vertex building by Fan Pier in the Boston Seaport. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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.

Local Coverage

07:13Jun 16, 2021

A police car navigates through floodwaters on Central St. to reach Atlantic Ave. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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.

Local Coverage

Jun 15, 2021

Engineer Garret Dunn works on the Mississippi model at the entrance to the sediment diversion structure. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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.

Here & Now

04:47May 28, 2021

Workers install solar panels onto a roof in Los Angeles. (Richard Vogel/AP)

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.

Local Coverage

May 25, 2021

A cargo vessel lies docked on the banks of Alden's 1:65 scale model of a section of the Mississippi River. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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.

Local Coverage

04:33Apr 29, 2021

Trees are seen Wednesday on the median on Blue Hill Avenue, outside of Boston's Franklin Park golf course. (Shawn Bodden for WBUR)

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

Local Coverage

Apr 28, 2021

The mouth of the Ipswich River. (Courtesy Ipswich River Watershed Association)

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.

Local Coverage

Apr 13, 2021

Trees line the Green Line tracks on Commonwealth Avenue. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

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...

Local Coverage

04:10Apr 7, 2021