Institute for Global Sustainability

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At IGS, we're focused on equity and justice — from protecting the health of people and the planet to building sustainable energy systems. Explore our ever-evolving portfolio of major sponsored projects and collaborations with BU faculty and partners.

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Research

News Article or Big Oil Ad? As Native Advertisements Mislead Readers on Climate Change, Boston University Experts Identify Interventions

A sneaky form of advertising favored by oil giants influences public opinion with climate action misperceptions, but researchers are studying potential solutions. By Alison Gold In the battle against climate disinformation, native advertising is a fierce foe. A study published today in npj Climate Action led by Boston University (BU) researchers, in collaboration with Cambridge […]

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Now Hiring: Clean Energy & Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Municipal Fellows

Recruiting students for statewide opportunity to support sustainability projects in Massachusetts. Passionate about clean energy? The Clean Energy & Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative is hiring student Municipal Fellows to work with local governments across Massachusetts on sustainability projects, especially in environmental justice communities. Boston University, UMass Lowell, and the state of Massachusetts launched the […]

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