Land cover modification scenarios
DCDC Publication Land cover modification scenarios and their effects on daytime heating in the inner core residential neighborhoods of Phoenix, AZ, USA Authors: Ariane Middel (1), Anthony Brazel (2), Bjoern
AAAS - Scientists offer passionate, innovative ways to engage the public on climate change
The plenary session of the AAAS conference in Vancouver moderated by Frank Sesno, was held before a packed ballroom of more than 1400 participants and webcast live, was billed as
ASU sustainability scientist gives anthropologist view of globalization at the local scale
The modernization of isolated villages brings about a change in human information flow patterns that not only destroys the social fabric of the community, but also the economy and the
Climate change takes back seat to decision-making in water security says ASU researcher
Phoenix, the sixth largest U.S. city, is vulnerable to water shortages even without climate change because of heavy outdoor water use and fragmented governance, according to research conducted at the
Bonding out: Making companies pay up front for potential environmental disasters
Whether it’s building an oil pipeline, drilling for fuel in the ocean or “fracking” to flush natural gas out of the Earth, we’re often asked to believe the process is
Meatless Mondays at ASU?
Yes, you heard correctly. Sun devils across the university are voluntarily giving up their meat-laden entrees each and every Monday in favor of meals that feature local, organic plant based
European economist raises 'green growth' strategy as deficit solution
A solution to the global financial crisis may be in the hands of economists – notably those like Carlo Jaeger of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) –
2012 AAAS Annual Meeting
Graduate students from the Decision Center for a Desert City's Community of Graduate Research Scholars will present their research at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Vancouver on February 19. They
CAP ASM poster winners announced
Winners of the 14th Annual Student Poster Competition that took place during the CAP All Scientists Meeting have been announced. This year, first place awards go to two posters: Elizabeth
Brenda Shears honored at CAP ASM
Brenda Shears was honored at the CAP All Scientists Meeting on January 13, 2012 at ASU's SkySong for her "many and varied contributions to the success of the CAP LTER
Expanding the Bike Co-op at ASU
Undergraduate students partnered with ASU's Office of University Sustainability projects to develop a project which increased the capacity, visibility and sense of community space at the student Bike Co-Op.
Sustainability in public policy: Working with City of Mesa on water management
A team of graduate students from the School of Sustainability worked with the city of Mesa as part of a workshop course to develop an innovative policy which would help move the city toward sustainable water management.