Remote sensing post-doc position at ASU

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Arizona State University Deadline for Application: The position is open until filled; but materials should arrive by August 31, 2012 for full consideration. We are seeking an

Viewing choices through a sustainable lens

Featured on the cover of this month's Sustainability, The Journal of Record, sustainability scientist George Basile frames sustainability as a human decision-making challenge.

Science of Water art exhibit illustrates kids' impressions of water use

The Science of Water Art, an initiative funded in part by CAP LTER, is on exhibit at the Deer Valley Rock Art Center during the month of September 2012. This

Children draw their feelings about future of water

By Judith Smith via ASU News featuring DCDC Researcher Amber Wutich, PhD. "The Science of Water Art: A Citizen Science Project" – a collaborative research project that brings together professionals,

Growing use of nanoparticles raises questions for researchers

In a recent study, sustainability scientist Paul Westerhoff finds that nanoparticles common in our food and hygiene products eventually end up in natural systems.

September 5 DCDC Water/Climate Briefing

Dynamics of Water in Urban Ecosystems In our first Water/Climate Briefing for 2012-2013, DCDC sets the stage with a broad-based discussion of future topics related to this year’s theme: The

Sustainable retirement

Sustainability Scientist Nicholas Hild shares his views on state environmental regulations and reflects on his recent retirement with the Journal of Environmental Management Arizona.

Engineering grad's skills help set stage for growth of children's care home

Former TÜV Rheinland Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory intern Sage Lopez assists care home in devising and installing a net-zero solar energy system.

Modeling reveals significant climatic impacts of megapolitan expansion

Sustainability scientists say in a new study on the Sun Corridor, sustainable adaptation must extend throughout the entire climate system.

Study finds more of earth is hotter and says global warming is at work

By Justin Gillis via The New York Times The percentage of the earth’s land surface covered by extreme heat in the summer has soared in recent decades, from less than

BBC Nature: New swimming cave cricket species filmed

Sustainability scientist Quentin Wheeler shares his expertise on three new species discoveries in Venezuela: an eyeless catfish, a swimming cricket, and an arachnid.

Energy rules when defining 'green' say ASU sustainability experts

Harvey Bryan and Mick Dalrymple comment on the recent sustainability initiatives found in Energy Star-certified state agency buildings and internal behavioral changes.