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Apply Now: 2026 IGS Graduate Student Summer Fellows Program
Apply now for the 2026 IGS Graduate Student Summer Fellows program. More
Now Hiring: Postdoctoral Associate
At IGS Book Talk, Misinformation Expert Discusses How Native Advertising Deceives Readers
On December 4, IGS hosted Michelle Amazeen to discuss her recently published book with moderator Jill Abramson. More
Now Hiring: Student GIS Research Assistant
The Clean Energy & Environment Legacy Transition Initiative (CELT), hosted at the BU Institute for Global Sustainability, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented graduate or undergraduate student to join our team as a GIS Research Assistant. This role will support the development of GIS-based visualizations and analysis for clean energy, More
BU Campus Climate Lab Projects for Fall 2025 Focus on Reducing Waste, Making Campus Buildings and Operations More Sustainable
This fall, Boston University's Campus Climate Lab (CCL) awarded funding for three new and three continuing student-led projects focused on waste reduction and sustainable buildings and operations. CCL research projects promote sustainability and climate action with real-world impact by supporting BU students and faculty in developing solutions that support the... More
Now Hiring: IGS Policy Associate
Now Hiring: Campus Climate Lab Program Coordinator
Seeking a BU graduate student for the role of Campus Climate Lab Program Coordinator. More
Power Plant Efficiency Since 1900
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (November 21, 2025) More
Two New Studies From Schneider Electric and IGS Reveal 95 Barriers and 50 Risks Slowing Decarbonization in the Building Sector
By Laura Hurley In the race against time to meet 2050 climate targets, building decarbonization looms large—but high upfront costs and a lack of public awareness are two of the biggest barriers for many countries, slowing the adoption of energy efficiency and electrification technologies. The top risks center on performance and... More