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.
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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, climate, and resilience to advance […]
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 […]
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Now Hiring: Campus Climate Lab Program Coordinator
Seeking a BU graduate student for the role of Campus Climate Lab Program Coordinator.
Power Plant Efficiency Since 1900
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (November 21, 2025)
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 […]
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