The Impact of COVID-19 on Sustainability
The UN Global Compact has compiled a series of COVID-19 issue area briefs that detail the impact of the pandemic on a range of sustainability issue areas.
From Penguins to Plastic Forks, She’s Tackling Sustainability
Janet Cheung will study political science and environmental studies at Northeastern starting in the fall 2020 semester. She wants to use her degrees to influence climate change policy
Space Planning Recommendations For Managers
This guide illustrates and informs the university community of the guidelines and recommendations that have been developed to ensure a safe environment as we return to campus.
Greenovation, Progress and Perseverance
The School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs recently had a discussion with Prof. Joan Fitzgerald to discuss her fourth book, titled “Greenovation: Urban Leadership on Climate Change.”
Behrakis Retro-commissioning
Learn how Northeastern retro-commissioned the Behrakis Health Science Center to achieve optimal energy savings.
Measuring climate change, on the backs of scuba divers
Pierre-Yves Cousteau, son of famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, is looking for data in places ships and buoys can’t reach By Stav Dimitropoulos, Experience Magazine
Full Campus Lighting Retrofit
The University is conducting its fifth campus-wide lighting project by changing the existing fluorescent lighting with LED lights.
Heat Island Effect
Urban and built up environments absorb and trap heat more readily. Learn how Northeastern is helping to mitigate heat absorption.
Stormwater Infrastructure
Learn how Northeastern has taken significant steps to retain rainwater on site temporarily to help avoid critical overflows