In a groundbreaking stride, Boston University’s Lucy Hutyra, renowned for her climate research, has been honored with the prestigious MacArthur Foundation grant.
Her innovative urban tree planting app, “Right place, Right tree — Boston,” promises a transformative shift in combating climate change.
This app empowers city planners and residents alike, guiding them in strategically planting trees to cool urban spaces and reduce carbon emissions.
Hutyra’s grant, a remarkable $800,000, underscores in …