CAS Scientists Develop ACES to Monitor Greenhouse-Gas Emissions
Tool will give cities data needed to reduce concentrations of carbon dioxide Lucy Hutyra and Conor Gately have developed a new tool called ACES, which provides fine-resolution data on CO2 emissions. A key to climate change regulation, says Hutyra, is monitoring emissions “in a robust, transparent, and reproducible way.” Photo by Cydney Scott. In June […]
Can Boston Be a Green City by 2050?
CAS, Questrom experts contracted by Hub to help cut carbon emissions to zero In 2007, Boston joined cities around the globe in the 80×50 pledge—a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050. In 2016 that was changed to 100 percent. BU is helping. Photo by Oleksandr Dibrova. By the middle of the […]
Going Green Earns Plaudits for BU
University ranked country’s 25th most sustainable college Sustainably sourced food comprises 22 percent of the food served in University dining halls. Green initiatives have landed BU a place on two nationally recognized sustainable university guides. Photo by Cydney Scott. BU’s commitment to becoming a more sustainable community has earned accolades from two different organizations. The […]
School of Law Project Earns Gold LEED Certification
The School of Law construction and renovation project completed in 2015 earned gold status in its LEED Certification Review, a ratings system designed to encourage sustainable design. Photo by Melissa Ostrow. The BU School of Law makeover won plaudits from students and faculty for its vibrant design and state-of-the art-classrooms and moot courtroom when it […]
BU Increases Its Target for Sustainable Food Sources
Food that’s better for you and for the planet BU has steadily increased its purchases of sustainable food, including from Red’s Best, a Boston seafood wholesaler that uses local, small-boat fishermen. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi. When you beat your own expectations, what do you do? You aim higher. BU’s Dining Services has upped its goal […]
Earth House Doubles as Environmental Classroom
New student residence teaches more sustainable everyday living At Earth House, BU’s residential program in sustainability, both the house and its director, Nathan Phillips, serve as instructors. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi. Vivien Chen takes a five-minute timer with her to the shower. So does Mark Holaday, and they both use watt-counters when turning on lights […]
BU Talks Climate Action at the White House
Pledges to reduce its carbon emissions by 35 percent.
BU Dining Services Reaches a Big Goal, Ahead of Schedule
A fifth of food from sustainable sources achieved three years early BU Dining Services met its commitment to serve 20 percent sustainable food three years ahead of its 2018 goal by using local potatoes and dairy products, meat from 100 percent grass-fed cows, and certified organic soy milk, honey, coffee, and tempeh. Photo by Cydney […]