M. Sanjayan: Thought Leader Series

In his essay, Seeing the full picture: save nature, live better, M. Sanjayan seals the perceived separation between humans and the natural world, demonstrating how conservation is actually in our own

Study examines risk of Himalayan glacial lake outburst

School of Sustainability lecturer and anthropologist, Milan Shrestha, has joined an interdisciplinary team of scientists working on an NSF-funded study of the risk posed by an engorged Himalayan glacial lake to the centuries-old settlements positioned downstream.

The alien within: Fetal cells influence maternal health during pregnancy (and long after)

Parents go to great lengths to ensure the health and well-being of their developing offspring. The favor, however, may not always be returned. Dramatic research has shown that during pregnancy,

Can empathy lead to better decisions in water usage?

As the climate in the Southwest becomes hotter and drier, water will become an ever more precious resource, demanded by people with competing interests. Ranchers and farmers could see their

Nature magazine highlights urban ecology at ASU

A Nature article following the latest annual meeting of the Ecological Society of America shares CAP LTER Director Nancy Grimm's sentiment that urban ecology's findings are increasingly important as the world's growing population urbanizes, and as cities seek resilience to the effects of climate change.

ASU offers dual masters of journalism and sustainability

Students interested in careers that entail communicating sustainability science can now obtain a dual Master of Mass Communications and Master of Sustainable Solutions from ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the School of Sustainability.

With NSF award, DCDC expands scope, impact of ASU water research

In the grips of long-term drought, the Colorado River Basin and the cities that rely on its water face unprecedented challenges and significant uncertainty with a warming climate and large-scale

Arizona needs sustainability now, writes institute directorate

In a recent opinion piece in the Arizona Republic titled "Our Turn: Hotter Arizona must find sustainability," the directorate of the ASU Wrigley Institute discusses the global rise of sustainability, its significance for our collective future and the need for sustainability solutions.

Carbon Nation director talks cows, soil and carbon capture

In a recent GreenBiz article titled "The rise of the soil carbon cowboys," sustainability scientist and film director Peter Byck discusses the climate-mitigating benefits of adaptive multi-paddock grazing, as well as an opportunity for collaboration between ranchers and oil companies.

ASU Wrigley Institute offers improved experience to web visitors

Through features like streamlined navigation, a mobile-friendly layout and a new expert search function, the latest version of the ASU Wrigley Institute website serves as a portal to all things sustainability at ASU while offering increased visibility to its numerous units and initiatives.

DCDC to expand scope, impact of water research with NSF award

Thanks to a new $4.5 million National Science Foundation award, Decision Center for a Desert City researchers can expand their studies to other cities in the Colorado River Basin and better explore the transformational changes necessary to sustain Southwest water supplies.

Understanding Agricultural Vulnerability in the Southwest

In the Southwestern United States, the agricultural sector has historically been the largest single demand for water and energy. Agriculture is vulnerable to climate change because of the direct dependence