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Latest Research, Commentary, News
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Exploring three frontiers in marine biomass and blue carbon capture
A new study offers first-time insights into three emerging climate innovations to safeguard or increase the carbon naturally captured by Read more
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IGS Visiting Researcher Program Seeking Applications for 2024-2025
Applications are due on June 30, 2024 for a start date any time during the 2024-2025 academic year. Read more
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New Database by IGS Researchers Reveals Inequities in Exposure to Energy Infrastructure
A team of IGS and School of Public Health researchers are uncovering energy exposure hotspots and setting the stage for Read more
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How Has the Technology of Hydropower Changed Since 1898?
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (May 27, 2024) Read more
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Institute for Global Sustainability Announces 2024 Graduate Student Summer Fellows
The 2024 class includes eight fellows representing four departments across BU. Read more
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The History of Global Natural Gas Production
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (May 20, 2024) Read more
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What Are Capacity Factors and Why Are They Important?
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (May 13, 2024) Read more
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Explore the Solid Biomass Resources of the United States
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (May 6, 2024) Read more
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Watch the History of Biopower Plants in the United States
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (April 29, 2024) Read more
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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