One of the 'coolest' schools in the US is in Arizona's desert

Moving up five spots from 2015, Arizona State University was named sixth in Sierra Club's annual "Cool Schools" ranking of roughly 200 colleges and universities – a testament to the strength of its sustainability undergraduate programs, among other features.

Pioneering for the planet and parity

One day after discussing the importance of women in conservation with an East-West Sustainability Summit audience in Hawai'i, Julie Wrigley was recognized at the Sustainability Leaders Luncheon as a "Pioneer for the Planet" for her visionary work.

Three new partnerships promise better conservation outcomes

Finding direct application for ASU's wealth of sustainability knowledge, the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes recently formed powerful partnerships with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, the IUCN's Red List and Conservation International.

Building Climate-Resilient Infrastructure In Phoenix, Across The Country

Charles Redman, co-director of the UREx SRN, speaks to Mark Brodie, of KJZZ 91.5, about building resilient infrastructure for our changing climate. Redman talks about how the answers for one

Making every day in the neighborhood a happy one

After observing urban planning focused solely on improved physical health, School of Sustainability Professor Scott Cloutier and a colleague identified three factors that can promote mental and emotional health – or "happiness" – in the places we live.

Accomplishment: New College research project receives major funding grant

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced $2.2 million dollars in conservation grants given to 58 community-led wetland, stream and coastal restoration projects across the nation. One of those grants,

What we must do to save science

Sustainability scientist Daniel Sarewitz argues that scientists shouldn't simply create more knowledge, but should address important, real-world problems.

Innovative microgrid training boot camp at ASU

Global capacity of microgrids is expected to grow by 500% over the next ten years for applications such as the military, remote villages, telecom, campuses and industrial parks, mines, communities,

ASU is all-in for sustainablity

In an August 2016 blog entry, School of Sustainability Dean Chris Boone examines the ways that ASU is an "all-in" university when it comes to sustainability.

ASU helps national parks with sustainability dilemma

As the National Park Service celebrated its centennial in August 2016, it welcomed research from ASU's sustainability scientists and scholars on how parks can accommodate growing numbers of visitors in a sustainable way over its next 100 years.

Teaching water lessons on Main Streets across America

Among the exhibits traveling to small towns throughout the United States with the Smithsonian Institution's "Museum on Main Street" is WaterSim – an interactive water management tool developed by researchers at ASU's Decision Center for a Desert City.

Polynesian Voyaging Society Continues the Worldwide Voyage in a Sustainable Way

“Can we have chocolate for breakfast” asked young students at the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) Learning Center? Miki Tomita, Director of Educational Programs at the PVS Learning Center, calmly tells