Now Hiring! Postdoctoral Research Associate
In partnership with Conservation International, ASU’s Center for Biodiversity Outcomes is hiring a postdoctoral research associate. The fellow will conduct highly interdisciplinary research to explore the role of nature in
Modeling smart water management in megacities
How are decisions really made to manage flooding, water scarcity or water contamination in the world’s megacities? We might assume that most decisions would be made on a cool, rational
Sustival celebrates fourth year of sustainability solutions
Attendees from Arizona and beyond will explore ways to reimagine their homes – both collectively and individually – for a more sustainable future at the fourth annual Sustainability Solutions Festival, taking place throughout the Valley from Feb. 2-25, 2017.
For the Love of Life, Religion and Ecology
by Adam Gabriele Religions have undeniably shaped today’s world. Scholars in the field of Religion and Ecology study the billions of people worldwide who not only identify but also define
EPA's Region 9 and Arizona's communities
Since its convening in 2008, the Sustainable Cities Network has maintained contact with EPA Region 9. This ongoing connection has allowed for each body – Region 9, ASU and Arizona
Sharing desert lessons with a drying world
In response to the United Nation's expectation that almost half of Earth's population will be living in “areas of high water stress” by 2030, ASU has partnered with the Desert Discovery Center to teach global audiences to value, thrive in and conserve desert environments.
Interview with EPA Region 9's Karen Irwin
At the Sustainable Cities Network, we have maintained contacts within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9, the subdivision of the EPA serving the Pacific Southwest--including Arizona. Many resources are
ASU Nobel Laureate honored for outstanding contributions to public health
Nobel Laureate and Distinguished Sustainability Scientist Leland Hartwell received Research!America’s Geoffrey Beene Builders of Science Award, which recognizes those who have provided leadership and determination in building an outstanding scientific research organization. Hartwell, an ASU School
School of Sustainability creates new sustainable energy degree
ASU School of Sustainability's new sustainable energy PhD program will kick off in August 2017, focusing on overcoming obstacles to implementing national renewable energy systems. Christine Sturm, a PhD candidate in the school,
Fragility of smallholder farmers in a globalizing and warming world
The backbone of agriculture production and food security in developing countries is smallholder farmers. Those smallholder farmers have small pieces of land and mainly rely on family labor. But in
Why companies should care about biodiversity
On January 18th, the ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes (CBO), in partnership with the Security and Sustainability Forum and ASU School of Sustainability, facilitated a free webinar titled Why Companies
Featured Research – Georgescu
In 2014, ASU’s Matei Georgescu along with colleagues at the US EPA published “Urban adaptation can roll back warming of emerging megapolitan regions” in the Proceedings of the National Academy