Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability

Could hydrogen energy be used to decarbonize? This Visualizing Energy article explores how blue and green hydrogen energy could potentially be deployed in district heating systems, which generate heat in a central location and then distribute it to local households, businesses, and industry. http://spr.ly/6049txtpf

Join us virtually tomorrow for the final installment of our fall webinar series. Carbon dioxide represents the major waste product in the manufacturing, energy, and transportation sectors. In this workshop, experts on carbon conversion will discuss their research and the challenges facing widespread adoption of new conversion technologies. Hanna Breunig (Berkeley Lab): "Electrochemical refineries for ethylene production via oxidative coupling of methane" Marta Hatzell (George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering): "Bipolar Membrane Electrolysis for Combined Carbon Capture and Conversion" Feng Jiao (Washington University McKelvey School of Engineering): "CO2 Electrolysis Systems for Chemical and Food Production" Facilitated by Boston University's Sean Lubner and Emily Ryan. Co-hosted by IGS with Energy & Sustainable Technologies Lab and Boston University College of Engineering. https://lnkd.in/dt9-SdGJ

On 12/6, join the Center for Climate and Health at Boston University School of Public Health and BU URBAN to explore research at the intersection of climate change and human health, with a focus on research that is relevant, actionable, and directly connected to policy and practice. The event will feature lightning talks from Boston University staff, faculty, and students, a panel discussion, and a lunch reception. http://spr.ly/6042tMRhu

Apply by 1/15/25 📢 IGS is seeking applications for its 2025-26 Visiting Researcher Program. We are excited to welcome scholars from around the globe to contribute to and engage in our vibrant interdisciplinary research community. Learn more about this unique opportunity: http://spr.ly/6043tMNtf #ResearchOpportunities #Sustainability #Hiring #ResearchJobs #AcademicJobs

Boston University community members, we hope you'll join us Thursday for Research on Tap: Climate Change and Clean Energy. A superstar lineup of IGS faculty affiliates from across disciplines will explore the challenges of our fossil fuel dependence from multiple angles, including how energy affects local air and water quality, the effects of climate change and the energy system on society, the new technologies required to ensure affordable and efficient clean energy, and how businesses can aid in the clean energy transition. The event is hosted by IGS Associate Directors Cutler Cleveland and Emily Ryan. Look forward to lightning talks by IGS faculty affiliates Ayse Coskun, Eric Cueny, Emiliano Dall'Anese, M. Patricia Fabián, Kevin P Gallagher, Srikanth Gopalan, Dan Li, Benjamin Sovacool, Ian Sue Wing & Mary Willis. These experts represent BU Earth and Environment, Boston University College of Engineering, Boston University College of Arts & Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston University - Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies (Pardee School), and Boston University Global Development Policy Center. https://lnkd.in/e4U5pE_v

IGS is thrilled to announce fall Campus Climate Lab project funding. In partnership with BU Sustainability and Boston University Office of Research, IGS awarded funding for five new and continuing CCL projects to improve sustainability on Boston University's campus. Teams include students, faculty, and staff from Boston University College of Engineering, Boston University College of Arts & Sciences, Boston University - Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies (Pardee School), who will advance projects to: 💡 Reduce residential electricity usage 🌲 Explore Nature-based Solutions to build climate change resilience 🎒 Monitor classroom air quality 🏫 Analyze energy storage solutions for all-electric buildings 👕 Reduce microplastic emissions from laundry http://spr.ly/6040tIPto

Thankful today and every day for our vibrant IGS community of faculty, staff, students, collaborators, and supporters. With passion and purpose driving our research, we’re working toward a just and sustainable future. Happy #Thanksgiving!

Black carbon, also known as soot, results from the incomplete combustion of wood and fossil fuels. It harms the climate, ecosystems, health, and agriculture. Black carbon has up to 1500 times the impact on global warming per unit mass compared to carbon dioxide. Learn about top sources of black carbon and how emissions have evolved over time. More from Cutler Cleveland in Visualizing Energy: http://spr.ly/6043tOHRx

Getting off fossil fuels and running a home on renewable energy doesn't just slash greenhouse gas emissions — it can also help reduce energy bills. Plus, Massachusetts offers plenty of rebates and incentives for clean energy. Learn how IGS affiliated faculty Amelia Wesselink (Boston University School of Public Health) and her family made the switch in this Boston Globe Media feature by Ivy S. “If there is a home improvement we can make to reduce our carbon footprint, we’re going to do it,” Wesselink said. https://lnkd.in/djHqFwBz

Next Friday 12/6, don't miss the final installment of our fall webinar series. Carbon dioxide represents the major waste product in the manufacturing, energy, and transportation sectors. In this workshop, experts on carbon conversion will discuss their research and the challenges facing widespread adoption of new conversion technologies. Hanna Breunig (Berkeley Lab): "Electrochemical refineries for ethylene production via oxidative coupling of methane" Marta Hatzell (George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering): "Bipolar Membrane Electrolysis for Combined Carbon Capture and Conversion" Feng Jiao (Washington University McKelvey School of Engineering): "CO2 Electrolysis Systems for Chemical and Food Production" Facilitated by Boston University's Sean Lubner and Emily Ryan. Co-hosted by IGS with Energy & Sustainable Technologies Lab and Boston University College of Engineering. https://lnkd.in/dt9-SdGJ