A Survey of North American City Climate Leaders: The Prospects for Climate Action in the COVID-19 Era
Report series on “COVID & Climate: What’s Next for Cities?” provides community leaders with guidance on navigating their climate action priorities. In the final report of our three-part series, the Boston University Institute for Sustainable Energy presents the results of a survey of 25 U.S. and Canadian city climate leaders, conducted in July and August […]
On-Demand Webinar: Clean Energy Markets in the Wake of COVID-19
IGS Events | Energy of the Future series
How Did the UAE Manage Its Renewable Energy Investments During COVID?
IGS Blog | Renewable energy is a top priority in the UAE’s National Energy Strategy 2050 goals. Despite the COVID-19 shock, the government’s actions have provided a reasonable amount of investment to continue their projects.
Climate of Crisis: How Cities Can Use Climate Action to Close the Equity Gap, Drive Economic Recovery, and Improve Public Health
The second of three reports to provide community leaders with guidance on navigating their climate action priorities. How can cities meet the challenges of accelerating climate action in ways that aid economic recovery and improve the foundation of public health in the wake of COVID-19 while enhancing the quality of life for socially vulnerable populations? […]
Perspectives: Sustainability After COVID-19
Are there ways a company or even an individual can get more active with sustainability programs in their communities? What are the business opportunities or benefits of committing to sustainability actions? Can driving climate action initiatives be good business? Excerpted follow-up questions from the OAAA Lunch Break Series with Sarah Finnie Robinson, ISE Senior Fellow […]
More Urgency, Not Less: The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Lessons for Local Climate Leadership
The first of three reports that will provide community leaders, inside and outside of local government, with guidance about navigating their climate-action priorities through the gauntlet of challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis. Each report, based on a synthesis of expertise and analysis of local climate-action options and current research, […]
COVID-19 Lessons for Dealing with Uncertainty, to 2020 Graduates
As we navigate COVID-19, Sarah Finnie Robinson shares 10 valuable lessons we’re learning now for dealing with a global emergency to address other immense challenges, like climate change. “Like any epic villain, this wicked virus helps us realize what we do know, and what we can do to make things better.” —Suffield Academy 187th Commencement […]
COVID-19 Teaches Us Lessons About Air Pollution, Environmental Justice, and Climate Change
The rapid spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic has highlighted some of the most pressing social and environmental issues in the modern world. One issue to rear its head is the impact of air pollution on human health. The WHO estimates that, in a typical year, air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide annually. Decades […]
Environmental Impact of COVID-19: Sustainable Energy, Climate, and Societal Shifts
Webinar hosted by BU Alumni Relations
Will Shale Oil Survive a Restructured Oil Market?
Shale faces a difficult future because the COVID-19 pandemic and the Green paradox are pushing Saudi Arabia and Russia to restructure an unstable alliance that cut production to defend higher prices to a more traditional market that favors low-cost producers. The negative effects of these changes are amplified by increased uncertainty, which reduces incentives to […]