New DCDC publication
Impact of urban form and design on mid-afternoon microclimate in Phoenix Local Climate Zones Authors Ariane Middel, Center for Integrated Solutions to Climate Challenges, Arizona State University Kathrin Häb, Department
Recycle your cap and gown
School of Sustainability convocation is just around the corner, but what will you do with your cap and gown after the ceremony? You could turn them into a Halloween costume
Shell GameChanger: Investing in energy innovation for the future
Since its foundation in 1996, Shell GameChanger has practiced its open invitation to innovative ideas that have the potential to impact the future of energy. On November 13, GameChangers Henk
Phoenix reduces greenhouse gases well ahead of schedule
A Walton Sustainability Solutions Services report says between 2008 and 2012, the City of Phoenix reduced emissions by 7.2 percent, well ahead of its goal of 5 percent by 2015.
DCDC decadal synthesis on climate, urbanization, and water in metropolitan Phoenix
In anticipation of its 10-year anniversary, Arizona State University’s Decision Center for a Desert City (DCDC) has released a major new report, "Advancing Science in Support of Water Policy and
Decision Center for a Desert City releases decadal synthesis on climate, urbanization, and water in metropolitan Phoenix
Arizona State University’s Decision Center for a Desert City (DCDC) released a 10-year report, “Advancing Science in Support of Water Policy and Urban Climate Change Adaptation at Arizona State University’s
West Bank university partners with ASU to advance renewables
Representatives from ASU, including Sustainability Scientist Mike Pasqualetti, attended a training program to discuss future strategies that will improve access to renewable energy.
Phoenix Business Journal: User-based renewables make utilities nervous
Sustainability Scientists Mick Dalrymple and Harvey Bryan say homegrown energy is competing with utilities, forcing providers to improve their rates and production.
Everyone likes a good, low-carbon story
A Thought Leader Series Piece By Peter Byck Note: Documentary filmmaker Peter Byck joined the School of Sustainability as a professor of practice this semester. His position is jointly shared
ASU zero waste initiative begins at Territorial Cup game
ASU's Nov. 30 football game kicked off Sun Devil Athletic's zero waste campaign that will provide on-site composting and recycling bins and education at all athletic games.
Algae workshop trains ASU scientists
ASU hosted representatives from the Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office to showcase current algae research and train algae professionals.
Student Spotlight: Samson Szeto
Samson Szeto is a senior in the School of Sustainability. A product of Barry Goldwater High School in Phoenix, Ariz., Szeto will graduate in December 2013 with concurrent bachelor’s degrees