The Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) pioneers research to advance a sustainable and equitable future. Our focus on planetary and environmental health, climate governance and sustainability transitions, and energy systems of the future is grounded in equity and justice, robust data science, and real-world impact.
Latest Research, Commentary, News
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Watch the History of Pumped Storage Hydropower in the United States
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (April 22, 2024) Read more
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Announcing the 2024 Anthony Janetos Climate Action Prize Winners
Award goes to BU College of Engineering students creating portable air pollution monitors. Read more
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Where do people lack access to electricity?
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (April 15, 2024) Read more
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The History of Fossil Fuel Production in the United States
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (April 8, 2024) Read more
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What Renewable Fuels Have the Largest Climate Benefit?
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (April 1, 2024) Read more
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Where Are the Highest Prices for Carbon?
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (March 25, 2024) Read more
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Explore Renewable Fuels in the United States
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (March 18, 2024) Read more
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What Makes a Cooking Fuel “Clean?”
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (March 11, 2024) Read more
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The History of Global Coal Production
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (March 4, 2024) Read more
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Watch Now: IGS Student Sustainability Research in Action
Debuting our brand-new video featuring Boston University student sustainability and climate research convened by IGS. Read more