Institute for Global Sustainability Announces 2026 Graduate Student Summer Fellows
Eleven Boston University graduate students from the College of Engineering, Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Questrom School of Business, and the School of Public Health comprise the new cohort. By Alison Gold The Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) has announced its 2026 Graduate Student Summer Fellows. The […]
CELT Energy Transition Atlas: A Tool for Advancing Clean Energy Projects Across Massachusetts (PDF)
Energy Storage Innovations to Unlock More Renewable Energy and Cleaner Transportation across Massachusetts (PDF)
Renewable Energy is More Beneficial for Climate and Health than Direct Air Capture of Carbon Dioxide (PDF)
Cooling through Roofs and Trees: A New Framework to Help Cities Target Extreme Heat Interventions (PDF)
New Method for Estimating School Ventilation Could Inform Classroom Air Quality Improvements (PDF)
Local Regulations, Community Science, and Increased Capacity Can Improve Classroom Air Quality (PDF)
How Does the Coal Industry’s Decline Affect Community Health in the US? BU Researchers Identify Three Trends for Life Expectancy in New Study.
The study is the first to concurrently examine three aspects of coal production suspected to affect life expectancy.
Recap: Finance and Ecology Converge at IGS Event on Scaling Nature-Based Solutions for Economic Development
Experts discuss solutions to boost investment in ecosystems while advancing economic development at the first “Convergent Conversations” event. By Alison Gold The Catskills, a tree-covered mountain belt in upstate New York, supply 90% of New York City’s drinking water. In this rich ecosystem, Professor Pamela Templer completed her early work in science as a […]
Convergent Conversations: New IGS Event Series Invites Interdisciplinary Experts to Synergize on Global Sustainability Challenges
By Alison Gold A global policy researcher, an urban ecologist, and a former White House advisor walk into a room. The conversation may start on the topic of financing sustainable development in Brazil, then bounce to the best modeling tools for assessing urban heat islands, before turning to tropical forest conservation efforts. The speakers identify […]