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 […]
Nearly 47 Million Americans Are at High Risk of Potential Health Hazards from Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
By Alison Gold Fossil fuels release pollutants into the air when extracted and burned, but there’s more to their production than massive oil rigs diving deep into the Earth and smoky power plants. Those processes are examples of only the first and last—and generally most visible—moments in a fossil fuel’s five-stage journey. Between the initial […]
IGS Director Benjamin Sovacool Nominated as Coordinating Lead Author on Upcoming IPCC Seventh Assessment Report
Sovacool will co-lead a team of authors to produce the report’s new chapter.
Q&A: With Trust in Media Declining, These BU Scholars are Reimagining Community Storytelling
Inside the new Center for Media Innovation & Social Impact, which is exploring approaches for involving communities in storytelling.
BU Students Power Massachusetts’ Clean Energy Transition through CELT Initiative Fellowships
As climate legislation and clean energy investments accelerate across Massachusetts, a new initiative is ensuring communities—and students—are leading the way.
Interdisciplinary Connections Inspire Broader Research Goals for 2025 IGS Summer Fellows
Program participants reflect on their research progress, the value of mentorship, and what’s next.