The analytical approach, shared strategies, and air quality assessment behind Carbon Free Boston.
Michael J. Walsh, Patrick L. Kinney, Jonathan I. Levy, Lindsay Tallon, Nash Skipper, Armistead Russell, Joshua R. Castigliego, Adam Pollack, Kevin Zheng, Cutler J. Cleveland
Boston University Institute for Sustainable Energy
This technical summary explains Carbon Free Boston’s analytical approach and the strategies shared across its sector studies. It covers the rationale for carbon neutrality, air quality effects, and emissions from streetlights and off-road activity.
Separate technical reports address buildings, transportation, waste, energy, and offsets. Together, they document the assumptions and analysis behind the project’s findings.
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