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@BU_Tweets research to advance a sustainable and equitable future. Planetary and environmental health + climate governance + energy systems.
Boston, MA
Joined September 2016
🦋We're expanding our social media offerings! Join us on Bluesky as we continue sharing the latest in sustainability and climate research from @BU_Tweets. Follow along and be part of the conversation! 👉 #Sustainability #ClimateResearch #Bluesky
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Welcome to our newest Visiting Researchers! They bring expertise in #Sustainable #EnergyTransitions, #IndustrialDecarbonization, and #energy technologies, each contributing valuable perspective to our interdisciplinary research community. Get to know them:
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A new book, co-authored by Suchi Gopal, BU Earth & Environment professor & IGS core faculty, is now available for purchase! Check out "The FinTech Revolution: Bridging Geospatial Data Science, AI, and Sustainability"
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Conducting #sustainability #research & looking to join an interdisciplinary scholarly community? You may be a great fit for our Visiting Researcher Program. Learn more & apply by 1/15.
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RT @DrX_ADunlap: 🚨 New Article @theAAG by @BenjaminSovaco1, myself & @bojnovak The article explores concentrated solar facilities on Moha…
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N2O has ~270x the impact on global warming per unit mass vs. CO2. Global emissions of N2O increased by 62% from 1970 to 2022. In this @VisualizeEnergy data story, @cutlercleveland describes the reasons for this trend and identifies top N2O sources:
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#Postdocs working with IGS faculty gathered at the IGS office for good food and good conversation this week. Attendees discussed how to best support one another as they advance high-impact #sustainability research at @BU_Tweets.
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Honored to welcome President Melissa Gilliam to IGS yesterday to discuss advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and research translation in climate, sustainability & justice. Grateful for her leadership & excited to contribute to her inspiring vision for @BU_Tweets 🐾
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Congrats @SelinHenrik (@BUPardeeSchool, IGS associate director) for being recognized as a TUM Ambassador by @TU_Muenchen, for extensive scientific expertise & international experience. Photo credit: Astrid Eckert/TUM
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#CareerOpporunity: Hey @BU_Tweets students - got a knack for #storytelling? A passion for #sustainability? Join our #communications team through this flexible, paid position. Learn more and apply now:
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RT @VisualizeEnergy: In 2024 we published 50+ articles on #EnergyTaxation, #gender diversity in the #EnergyIndustry, #PowerPlant efficiency…
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What a wonderful way to close out 2024 🌲❄️ Our office was full of holiday cheer as IGS faculty, staff, and students gathered to celebrate the holidays. We look forward to continued discovery and community in the new year. Wishing our entire network a joyful holiday season!
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Register now for @necanews's 2025 Power Markets Conference, hosted 1/16 at @BU_Tweets. This conference will address the major transformations underway in our #energy system. IGS Associate Director @cutlercleveland will deliver the keynote address.
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WATCH NOW: Missed out on the recent Climate Change and Clean Energy Research on Tap event hosted by @BUexperts? All recordings are now available to stream!
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In February, Hanee Ryu moved from South Korea to Boston to join IGS's Visiting Researcher Program. Think you might be a fit for our 2025-2026 program? Learn more & apply by 1/15: #ResearchOpportunities #Sustainability #Hiring #ResearchJobs #AcademicJobs
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A conference @StanfordGSB convened experts to discuss "Human Behavior and Climate Change: From Individual to Collective Action." @PatriciaFabianS (@BUSPH & IGS Associate Director) delivered a talk "Strategies to Build Urban Heat Resilience while Transforming our Energy System."
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Big congrats @zeynebmagavi, Executive Director at @HEET_MA, who was just named one of @BostonGlobe's Bostonians of the Year 2024! 🎉 We are proud to collaborate with HEET on the state’s Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative.
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RT @SustainableUML: A delegation from @UCC visited @UMassLowell to strengthen collaborations in wind energy research. The visit included a…
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Climate research that transcends boundaries: We were thrilled to welcome a delegation of climate scientists from @UCC @MaREIcentre & @UMassLowell @SustainableUML for lunch to discuss potential synergies across our centers.
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