ASU sustainability scholar explores the origins of human thinking on climate
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ASU sustainability scholar explores the origins of human thinking on climate
As Joni Adamson tells it, these are exciting times for the environmental humanities. And she should know: Adamson, a senior sustainability scholar at the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of
Change needed in the electric utility industry to curb emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions are a growing problem, but Arizona State University sustainability scientist Elisabeth Graffy believes that the electric utility industry can be a force for change. Graffy recently co-wrote
Global urbanization issues addressed in new book
Two staff members at Arizona State University’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability are editors of a new book, “Urban Planet: Knowledge Towards Sustainable Cities,” released by Cambridge University
Project Cities research asks East Valley residents to help create cultural map of the land
Think of a local spot you love to visit in your city. Is it a city park? A trailhead? A brewery or theater? If you live in the East Valley
Inside ASU podcast discusses ASU's sustainability initiatives
School of Sustainability undergraduate student Rett Evans shared his zero waste expertise on an episode of the Inside ASU podcast. The episode, called "Maroon and gold...and green? Sustainability at ASU,"
Locust initiative launches
At an April event, ASU launched its Global Locust Initiative, led by Senior Sustainability Scientist Arianne Cease, to connect international experts to combat the expensive damage the insects commit worldwide.
Fmr. UN Ambassador joins ASU
ASU is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Ellis as executive director, Hawaii & Asia-Pacific, and director of strategic partnerships for the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability.
Thunderbird names new dean
ASU has appointed Sanjeev Khagram, a world-renowned expert in global leadership, the international political economy, sustainable development and the data revolution, as the next director-general and dean of Thunderbird School of Global Management.
ASU launches the Global Drylands Center
The Global Drylands Center (GDC) celebrated its first six months with its official launch last Thursday. The amicable gathering hosted at the University Club brought together affiliates and faculty from
Bringing stable power to the most remote communities
As many as 1.3 billion people lack access to electrical power. That's why engineer and Senior Sustainability Scientist Nathan Johnson is advancing technologies for electrical-grid modernization and off-grid electrification.
ASU, Major League Baseball partner for sustainability
ASU School of Sustainability students are engaging with baseball fans to help Salt River Fields – spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies – to minimize and manage its waste.
Slum residents make themselves count
With the aim of addressing issues in the world's burgeoning slums, a 2018 report co-authored by Senior Sustainability Scientist Jose Lobo presents mapping and census data collected by the residents themselves.