DCDC Intern Emily Allen wins Udall Scholarship

Emily Allen, a two-time intern in DCDC's Internship for Science-Practice Integration (ISPI) program, has won the Udall Scholarship for commitment to the environment. Emily has aspirations of following the example

By Henry Fountain on April 15, 2013 via The New York Times CUCAPÁ EL MAYOR, Mexico — Germán Muñoz looked out at the river before him and talked about the

The Future of Arizona’s Forests: Anticipating the effects of climate change and fire on water sustainability Arizona’s forests are not only mountain playgrounds for recreation and tourism but also sustain

Pop quiz question—how much of the earth’s surface is covered in water? The answer is 70%. Although that is a big number, less than 1 percent of that water is

Climate Research, Vol 55, No. 3January 10, 2013 Authors D. Ruddell [1], D. Hoffman [2], O. Ahmad [3], A. Brazel [4] Abstract Several critically important temperature thresholds are experienced in

via Denver Post on March 27, 2013 On Monday, Denver returns to a low-water lifestyle that many haven't experienced in more than a decade. The Denver Board of Water Commissioners

via NASA Images Image of the Day The Colorado Plateau spans northern Arizona, southern Utah, northwestern New Mexico, and southwestern Colorado. This physiographic province is well known for its striking

On February 22, 2013, ASU faculty and students attended an all-day workshop focusing on the larger social, economic, policy, and ethical considerations of solar energy. This event was sponsored by

Gary Dirks, director of Arizona State University’s LightWorks Initiative and former president of BP China and BP Pacific-Asia, has been appointed director of ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability (GIOS), with

TEMPE, Ariz. – March 14, 2013 – Gary Dirks, director of Arizona State University’s LightWorks Initiative and former president of BP China and BP Pacific-Asia, has been appointed director of

CAP graduate student, Edgar Cardenas, has his photographic work featured in an exhibit at the National Science Foundation, "Ecological Reflections," which opened on February 28th. The exhibit, which is closed

Using social media, DCDC is reaching out to the public presenting ideas from experts and community partners on such topics as urban heat island, water re-use, and the energy-water nexus