BU Faculty Affiliated with IGS Advance Sustainability Solutions, on Earth Day and Every Day
By Hannah Connell (IGS Communications Assistant, Spring 2025) Every day is Earth Day at Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS), but April 22 provides an opportune moment to pause and celebrate the contributions and expertise of our research community. Faculty affiliates across the University lead ambitious, interdisciplinary research efforts that benefit people and the […]
Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition Initiative Makes Fellowship Program Possible
What Is Convergent Research and Why Is BU Embracing It?
BU Task Force on Convergent Research and Education Boston University has launched a new Initiative—called the Task Force on Convergent Research and Education—to further integrate diverse fields in scientific discovery and build on the University’s strong foundation in impactful, collaborative work addressing society’s most complex challenges. As expressed by BU’s Office of the President: “This […]
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Distribution of EV Charging Infrastructure Across US is Unequal and Not Improving, First-time Nationwide Study Finds
The income gap for access to public EV chargers is now three times that of gas stations on a national scale. Does access to electric vehicles vary by race or income? This is a pressing concern for just transitions as electric vehicle (EV) adoption has grown exponentially in the United States over the past decade. […]
“20 Climate Science Academics to Know in 2024” Featuring IGS Director Benjamin Sovacool
Congratulations to IGS Advisory Board Member Mayank Singhal on “Most Promising Company of the Year”
Congratulations to IGS Advisory Board member Mayank Singhal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of PI Industries. PI Industries, a leader in agrochemicals, was just recognized as the “Most Promising Company of the Year” at the CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards 2024. The company was honored “for consistently pushing the boundaries in areas like biochemicals, electronics […]
IGS Partners with Healey-Driscoll Administration and UMass Lowell to Advance Equitable Clean Energy in Massachusetts
The Healey-Driscoll Administration, UMass Lowell, and Boston University have launched the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative, a new international partnership to advance an equitable energy transition in Massachusetts, empower communities, and train the next generation of climate leaders. The effort is backed by $5.7 million in funding from the Department of Energy […]
Community Input Is Critical to a Just Clean Energy Transition, New California Case Studies Illustrate
New IGS studies describe solutions for deploying solar energy with equity and justice for nearby communities.