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 […]
Q&A: In the Wake of a Storm, Rebuilding Community Resilience
Darien Alexander Williams uses his background as a community organizer and a climate justice researcher to promote more just outcomes in emergency management planning.
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 […]
President Melissa Gilliam Outlines Bold “North Star” Vision for Boston University’s Future
The Boston University Task Force on Convergent Research and Education named global sustainability one of its eight priority areas of convergent research.
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.
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 University Climate Action Plan using […]
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 reliability. These findings come […]
New Clean Energy Data Tool for Massachusetts Supports Municipal Decision-Making with Easy-to-Use Interactive Map
By Laura Hurley There’s no shortage of data in today’s world. Some of it can be transformative. For energy equity and justice, data can lead to policy interventions and new investment in communities that have not benefited from solar subsidies or lack public electric vehicle chargers, as two examples. But this data is often not […]