New DCDC publication
Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory
New DCDC publication
Quasi Experiments, Hedonic Models, and Estimating Trade-offs for Local Amenities Authors H. Allen Klaiber and V. Kerry Smith. Journal Land Economics, Volume 89, Number 3, August 2013 Abstract This paper
ASU LightWorks, Sandia partner to tackle renewable energy challenges
The memorandum of understanding aims to encourage collaborative research, build educational programs, and inform policy to advance technologies like hybrid fuels, solar power, and algae biofuels.
ASU sustainability grad joins VF Corporation as sustainability coordinator
School of Sustainability master's graduate Andrea Baty develops employee engagement programs, finds volunteer opportunities, and devises sustainability strategies for the Sportswear division of VF Corporation, an $11 billion clothing company.
Advancing climate adaptation in Flagstaff
Advancing Climate Adaptation in Flagstaff: Expert Discussion Session On August 20, 2013 at the Global Institute of Sustainability, in preparation for workshops with Flagstaff's Public Works and Police Departments, a
September 4 Water/Climate Briefing
Challenges of Communicating Sustainability in Complex Systems for Public Policy In our first Water/Climate Briefing for the 2013-2014 academic year, DCDC set the stage for a wide-ranging discussion of critical
Residential landscapes research featured in Pacific Standard magazine
A recent article in Pacific Standard magazine cited research conducted by CAP scientist Kelli Larson on residential landscapes in Phoenix. Larson's work has focused on understanding household decision-making regarding residential
U. S. Drought Monitor
Concerns for water in the West are reflected in recent articles in the news such as Las Vegas water chief seeks disaster aid for Colorado River drought via Las Vegas
Act on climate Phoenix: game-changing steps to combat climate change
On July 31, 2013, over 150 Phoenicians and 20 participating community organizations took part in the “I Will Act” on climate change challenge. The Act On Climate Change Phoenix event
School of Sustainability alum now environmental program manager for City of Avondale
Daniel Culotta is organizing a team of city officials, stakeholders, and planning experts to devise the city's first-ever integrative sustainability master plan using existing evidence and community participation.
Not just biofuel: Spotlighting the variety of non-fuel options for algae
Although algae has been highlighted for its potential as an alternative fuel source, this special microorganism has also established itself in an array of other marketable fields. Feeds, cosmetics, and
Arizona Rooftop Solar Challenge Grant
SCN convenes communities for state solar grant The Rooftop Solar Challenge is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SunShot Initiative. This initiative supports 22 regional teams collaborating with
Book links urban ecology, environmental justice, and global environmental change
Christopher Boone, Interim Dean of Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability and co-PI of the Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) program, and Michail Fragkias, Visiting Professor at Boise