
Coral decline began in the mid-1900s
ASU-Conservation International Assistant Research Professor Katie Cramer recently co-authored a paper in Science Advances titled the “Widespread loss of Caribbean acroporid corals was underway before coral bleaching and disease outbreaks.” The publication presented evidence
Halden: Humanity and ecosystems are inextricably linked
Sustainability scientist Rolf Halden's new book, Environment, was the subject of a recent online event that drew over 200 attendees. The book explores our essential interconnectedness with our surroundings.

New KEDtalk: Swimming in plastic
An unfathomable amount of plastic has made its way into our oceans, but Charlie Rolsky believes we can make small changes in our lives to turn the tide of plastic pollution for
What makes a virtual showcase?
Our "News" feed is a great way to see how we've celebrated the students in Project Cities' showcase events in the past. This semester we're hosting our first-ever fully virtual showcase

School of Sustainability alumna provides tips on reducing food waste
As we try to tackle the wicked problem of climate change, one of the biggest and most important hurdles is the transformation of our food systems. While that may sound
Novel coronavirus detected, monitored in wastewater
A new approach to monitoring the novel coronavirus, known as wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), can potentially identify levels of coronavirus infection at both a local and global scale.

A project drawdown for biodiversity
An Ensia opinion article by ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes Founding Director Leah Gerber was published on the 50th anniversary of Earth’s Day, identifying viable solutions to combat biodiversity loss through Project Drawdown. Project

Managing fish, ecosystem and biodiversity goals
ASU-Conservation International Research Professor Jack Kittinger co-authored a new Science publication titled “Meeting fisheries, ecosystem function, and biodiversity goals in a human-dominated world.” Abstract: The worldwide decline of coral reefs

ASU ranks best in UN sustainability goals
Arizona State University ranked top in the U.S. and fifth in the world for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Back in 2017, world leaders came together to produce

How to save the environment
Today's issue of ASU Now features a video by ASU experts, including ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes Founding Director Leah Gerber, sharing insights and recommendations for saving the environment. As

ASU ranked top in US, 5th in world pursuit of UN sustainability goals
Arizona State University ranks top in the U.S. and fifth in the world out of 766 institutions in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The global ranking is

Got milk? A visit to Arizona’s Kerr Family Dairy
For over ninety years the Kerr Family Dairy in Buckeye, Arizona has been committed to family farming. Commitment is one word that Wes Kerr, our generous host continued to reference over and over again, “we are committed to our family, committed to our animals, and committed to our land.”