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At IGS, we're focused on equity and justice — from protecting the health of people and the planet to building sustainable energy systems. Explore our ever-evolving portfolio of projects and collaborations with BU faculty and partners.

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Now Hiring: Clean Energy & Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Municipal Fellows

Recruiting students for statewide opportunity to support sustainability projects in Massachusetts. Passionate about clean energy? The Clean Energy & Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative is hiring students for its second cohort of Municipal Fellows to work with local governments across Massachusetts on sustainability projects, especially in environmental justice communities. Boston University, UMass Lowell, and the […]

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Relevance to Investors of Greenhouse Gas Methane Emissions

12:30PM BU Campus & by Zoom
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The latest journal articles authored by IGS faculty leadership and core faculty.

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