Lawn-watering issue is complicated: Keeping grass green drains resources, but also helps keep landscapes, nearby homes cool
by Chris Martin for the Arizona Republic It's October in Phoenix, and the public's attention has once again turned to overseeding, ryegrass, and winter lawns. Phoenicians are blessed with a
Still pioneering: Sustainable engineering in Arizona
by Brad Allenby for the Arizona Republic When I was younger and in charge of AT&T's Design for Environment program, I once suggested to a Bell Laboratories design team that
Urban heat island sffects Phoenix all year-round
by Anthony J. Brazel for the Arizona Republic The monsoon may be the most talked-about weather feature of Phoenix in recent days, but another weather-related phenomenon going on in the
Outdoor water use strains resources
by Patricia Gober for the Arizona Republic Water is the key resource for growth in a desert city like Phoenix. The Valley is blessed with a diverse portfolio of water
Being smart about being green
By Philip WhiteArizona Republic: Environment Evidence that we each need to be more environmentally responsible surrounds us. Global warming is no longer just “a theory,” and the rate of species
Alternative pavements ease urban-heat effect
by Jay Golden and Kamil Kaloush for the Arizona Republic In rapidly urbanizing regions such as Phoenix, pavements comprise the largest percentage of the developed urban fabric, more so than
Monsoon is more than just an escape from the heat
by Andrew Ellis for the Arizona Republic July . . . the time of year when Arizonans study the horizon for a break in the monotonous weather pattern of late
A greener way to hydrate
by Rod Groff for the Arizona Republic Surviving summer in Phoenix requires near-constant access to beverages and increasingly consumers are choosing non-carbonated drinks, especially bottled water. According to the Beverage
Calculate your carbon footprint and then take steps to reduce it
by Harvey Bryan for the Arizona Republic The subject of global warming is the focus of considerable national and international attention of late. Taking action, however, does not have to
ASU's Global Institute of Sustainability: Guiding Arizona's long-term future
by Jonathan Fink for the Arizona Republic Arizona is a state built on optimism – a welcoming land of dazzling landscapes, abundant sunshine, and seemingly limitless economic opportunity. But lately
A spoonful of vinegar helps the sugar go down
Diabetes killed more than 70,000 Americans in 2001 alone. The disease also takes a toll on the people who live with it. In general, controlling diabetes requires massive lifestyle changes and/or expensive medications. Carol Johnston says there may be a cheaper, easier way to get the same results; in fact, you probably have the help in your kitchen cabinet.