"COVID-19 has revealed some of the weaknesses in the energy system": Gary Dirks talks energy transitions with International Policy Digest

In this exchange, Dirks shares ASU's history in energy research and why this pandemic has shined a brighter light on the need to transition fuel sourcing and production away from fossils and to renewables.

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Jeffrey Kordower to lead Biodesign’s aggressive fight against neurodegenerative diseases

Arizona State University is honored to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Kordower as the founding director of the ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center (NDRC) and endowed Chair as The Charlene and J. Orin

NASEM report charts path to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Sustainability scientist Clark Miller was a member of the committee that wrote the report, which recommended a portfolio of near-term policies to ensure equitable access to benefits generated as a result of this transition, mitigate harms to vulnerable populations, engage public participation in decision-making, and revitalize the U.S. manufacturing sector.

Sustainability students promote "Green Growth" for Islands

Pacific islands, including Hawai’i, are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, especially sea-level rise, and extreme weather events. That’s why Master of Sustainability Solutions (MSUS) students Hailey Campbell, Latrell

This spectacular new piece of public art reflects the Valley’s celestial namesake

Check out "Sunburst" at SkySong. This art sculpture "is a dramatic, radiant gesture that celebrates the convergence of data, technology, and the global economy" says artist, Shane Allbritton.

Washington-based health care firm relocates Corporate HQ to Scottsdale

LifeStance is moving its corporate headquarters to Scottsdale from Bellevue, Washington. Sandra Watson, President & CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, told the Business Journal that the company adds to

Next IASC event March 9-11: Fisheries and aquaculture commons

ASU hosts a series of Our Commons Future conference events to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policy makers for the purpose of improving governance and management, advancing understanding, and creating sustainable solutions for commons, common-pool resources, or any other form of shared resources.

ASU virtually hosts world's largest scientific meeting

ASU was well represented at the 2021 AAAS meeting, with a showcase of more than 50 virtual tours, live chats, scientific sessions, student presentations and poster sessions, and special plenary sessions by world scientific leaders.

Future Cities episode 43: Corals Combating Climate Change

Climate change has contributed to the severity of tropical storms, causing unprecedented coastal erosion and record rates of flooding. Countries around the world are searching for ways to prevent tropical

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Millenium Immobilier: Engineering sustainable homes

Ghislaine Tessa Ketcha, founder and CEO of Millenium Immobilier, Cameroon, 2020 WE Empower Finalist, Sub-Saharan Africa The continuation of climate change is expected to bring about detrimental effects across the

68 years of local government experience represented at Project Cities’ “Meet Peoria” event

On February 24, 2021, ASU Project Cities hosted a somewhat-rescheduled spring semester kickoff event with City of Peoria leadership and Project Cities students. Students had the opportunity to gain insights

Sustainability doctoral student wins AAAS student e-poster competition

Sustainability PhD student Wenjuan Liu has won first place in the AAAS 2021 student e-poster competition. Liu’s advisors are sustainability scientists Hallie Eakin and Datu Agusdinata.