Sustainable consumption: Creating standards to deliver better products
A Thought Leader Series Piece By Kara Hurst Note: Kara Hurst is the CEO of The Sustainability Consortium (TSC), a joint initiative between Arizona State University and the University of
Engaging in science through art
School of Sustainability student Edgar Cardenas' artwork will be featured in a National Science Foundation exhibit in an effort to bring artists and scientists together for long-term ecological research.
ASU and the AZ Science Center Spotlight the Future of Energy
On January 24, 2013, ASU students, faculty, researchers, and members from across the Phoenix metropolitan area attended a public event titled “The Future of Energy: Brown, Clean, or In Between?”.
National Wildlife Federation names ASU programs to its Best Green Campus Projects of 2012
The Sustainable Cities Network and the Farmers Market @ the ASU Tempe campus are in an online searchable database accessible to universities who want to implement similar sustainability programs.
Researchers explore sustainable tourism opportunities in Burma
Sustainability Scientist Kathleen Andereck says Burmese tourism that addresses human rights, aging infrastructure, and hotel shortages would create a socially responsible economy.
ASU faculty member named 2013 Leopold Fellow
Director of Research Development John Sabo hopes the Leopold training will allow him to develop sustainable water resource management research with greater policy relevance.
ASU's newest research building achieves LEED Gold certification
The Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV features heat-reducing vertical sun shades, efficient mechanical systems, solar power, and local building materials.
ASU, Australian Solar Institute collaborate on projects to advance solar energy solutions
Sustainability Scientists Christiana Honsberg and Ellen Stechel lead two multi-million dollar projects investigating solar cost reductions and advancing Australia as a leader in solar technology.
A comprehensive sustainability appraisal of water governance in Phoenix, AZ
Authors: Kelli L. Larson (a,b), Arnim Wiek (a), Lauren Withycombe Keeler (a) Journal of Environmental Management Volume 116, 15 February 2013, Pages 58–71 Abstract In Phoenix, Arizona and other metropolitan
Researchers talk science and society at AAAS national meeting
At the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting, Sustainability Scientist Leah Gerber explained the importance of productive science communication to the public.
GreenBiz.com: Intel aims to make matches for wastewater heaven
School of Sustainability students assist in locating wastewater facilities in Arizona for Intel's WaterMatch program that improves water sustainability across the region.
CAP co-sponsoring Arizona Riparian Council meeting on urban rivers
The Arizona Riparian Council is holding its annual meeting on April 4-6, 2013 in the Convergence Room at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale. The theme of the meeting is "Sustaining Urban