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gas prices will not affect BU

BU unaffected by gas price hike, but long term ramifications loom

Ruhika Ponda April 13, 2022
Experts said a long-term increase in gas prices could expedite the University's divestment from fossil fuels.
A student puts an empty water bottle into a recycling receptacle in front of the George Sherman Union

Green Campus tour boasts University’s sustainability initiatives

Sophie Nye October 26, 2021
BU's Green Campus Tour allowed parents and students to learn about what the University is doing to lead the transition to a carbon-free city and a more sustainable, zero-waste future on campus.
Waste sorting bins in the George Sherman Union at Boston University

BU introduces new Zero Waste Plan

Emily Stevenson March 9, 2021
Boston University released an initiative Wednesday to achieve zero waste on campus by 2030 with a plan that is already in effect at Warren Towers and West Campus residences, according to a BU Sustainability representative.
Construction of the Center for Computing and Data Science

Residence Life holds community webinar on construction of Center for Computing and Data Sciences

Kylee Nguyen February 26, 2021
This discussion was part of a series of sessions to be held each semester by Residence Life until the center opens, as a way of keeping students who live near the site informed about the project.
Boston University held a community webinar Tuesday to discuss progress made toward building the Center for Computing and Data Sciences. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences to be carbon-free, finished by October 2022

Jane Avery October 28, 2020
BU officials and construction leaders updated community members about progress on the Center for Computing and Data Sciences construction project in a ResLife webinar Tuesday.
Jean Morrison, university provost and chief academic officer, speaks at a Tuesday town hall discussion in the George Sherman Union auditorium regarding the construction of the new Center for Computing Sciences. DANIEL MU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU hosts town hall to discuss construction of Center for Computing Sciences

Marion Cassidy October 23, 2019
Boston University invited students, alumni and local community members to a town hall meeting Tuesday regarding the construction of the new Center for Computing Sciences building on Commonwealth Avenue.
Bluebikes are available across the Greater Boston area as a form of sustainable transportation. Boston’s Museum of Science announced their “Go Carbon Neutral!” challenge on Feb. 19 that invites undergraduate students to find ways to reduce emissions from Boston’s transportation systems. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Museum of Science announces transportation challenge for undergrads

Daily Free Press Staff February 28, 2019

By: Ann Zhang and Nicole Miller Cities have been at the forefront of mitigating climate change around the world, from Tokyo’s Green Building Program that incentivizes environmentally friendly...

Boston University student Ryan Pagois started an online petition urging for more recycling options at The Towers residence hall. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU student petitions to improve Towers recycling options

Joel Lau November 20, 2018

A Boston University sophomore is petitioning the university’s housing administration to expand recycling options available to residents of The Towers, requesting bins for plastics and paper on every...

Colin Schofield (left) from Edison Energy speaks at a panel hosted by the Boston University Energy Club on the school’s recent power purchase agreement with ENGIE. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Energy Club hosts panel to discuss Power Purchase Agreement

Joel Lau October 23, 2018
The Boston University Energy Club hosted a panel Tuesday to discuss the university’s recent landmark Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with French electric utility company ENGIE.

Climate Action Plan Task Force presents 5-point plan to alumni, current students

Sabrina Schnurr September 22, 2018
As part of Boston University’s Alumni Weekend, the BU Climate Action Plan Task Force gave an overview of its plan to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions on campus by 2040.
Panelists speak during “Climate Action for Our Future: Mobilizing Student Power” on Wednesday evening. The Environmental Student Organization and Divest BU hosted the event to discuss climate change in Boston. PHOTO BY MADHAV KOHLI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Panelists urge students to take action against climate change

Haley Lerner April 18, 2018
Boston University’s Environmental Student Organization hosted a panel with DivestBU to facilitate discussion about local climate change mitigation in Boston and the influence of students on Wednesday evening.
The inside of Agganis arena. PHOTO BY MADDIE DOMENICHELLA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Lighting change makes Agganis Arena more energy-efficient

Naomi Shah February 25, 2018
An energy-efficient lighting system recently installed in Boston University's Agganis Arena is expected to reduce the arena’s annual electricity usage by 65 percent.
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