Center for Biodiversity Outcomes co-hosts documentary with local high school students

On Friday, April 29th, ASU's Center for Biodiversity Outcomes partnered with Seton Catholic's Oceanic and Marine Sciences Club, Xavier's Students for Social Action Club, and Tempe Prep to screen the short documentary Smog of the Sea. Marcus Ericsson and Jack Johnson's Smog of the Sea focuses on the harmful effects of plastic pollution in the ocean.

Carbon Collect MechanicalTree™- Designing Direct Air Capture Solutions

Our dependence on the unabated burning of fossil fuels drives the relentless rise in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, worsening the climate crisis. Historic wildfires and heat waves are becoming a regular summer occurrence in the Northwestern US, while unprecedented freezes are shutting down parts of Texas for several weeks.

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PhD student published in computer science journal

Kirtus Leyba, a computer science PhD student working in the Biodesign Center for Biocomputing, Security and Society recently had his work published in the journal Networking and Internet Architecture.

KAITEKI PhD recipient receives Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Congratulations to Dr. Fatima Hafsa, the first KAITEKI PhD recipient, who just received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award from the School of Sustainability.

The Importance of Climate Consciousness: An Interview With Amanda Ellis, former UN ambassador for New Zealand

Leadership coach Hylke Faber sits down with Amanda Ellis to discuss the importance of climate consciousness is today's business landscape, and what young leaders can do to contribute towards climate

Five actions to advance green purchasing in South Korean municipalities

Government purchasing in South Korea accounts for 25.7% of country-level gross domestic product. Examples of purchases include vehicle fleets, construction materials, chemicals, electronics, and office materials. These purchases collectively contribute to global climate change and a host of other environmental concerns when manufactured and while in use.

Seven recommendations to advance green purchasing in Spanish municipalities

In Spain, government purchasing accounts for 18.5% of total gross domestic product. These purchases of vehicle fleets, construction materials, chemicals, electronics, and office materials contribute to global climate change and other environmental concerns during their lifecycles.

Learning the importance of environmental stewardship at Bar Heart Ranch

Arizona in December sounded like the perfect escape from the impending Montana winter. I was expecting sunshine, shorts, and walking through lush fields of green. My expectations were dashed as rain and the threat of snow canceled our plans and I am so glad I didn’t get what I thought. Bar Heart Ranch was gracious enough to accommodate our group and provided an incredible excursion across their property, delving into the nuances of range management in Arizona. 

ASU hosts second virtual workshop for USAID on Public Interest Technology (PIT) and Global Development

Two faculty from ASU’s College of Global Futures recently completed a unique two-day virtual workshop for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Public Interest Technology (PIT) and

April 2022 newsletter on Panama enacting a Rights to Nature law

Our April newsletter features global developments for legal rights of the environment, plus zero-emissions and electric fleet proliferation across industries. View the full newsletter in your browser.

Climate Ideation Clinic at ASU gathers students to brainstorm climate innovations

ASU's historically strong School of Accountancy has a long-standing friendship with 'big four' accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY) that goes back for many years. Hundreds, if not thousands, of

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The land ethic of the Hopi Tribe

Throughout my childhood, it never occurred to me to question where my food came from. It wasn't until I was an adult that I realized how disconnected I am from my food and the people that grow it. Most people in America share this experience with me, having no knowledge of who grows their food, let alone where it comes from.