When heat threatens society
by Sharon Harlan for The Arizona Republic Now that triple-digit temperatures have returned to the Valley, it is time to consider once again how to avoid health problems that can
Regional effort urged for alternative energy projects
The Arizona Republic If Arizona is to lead in the research and use of solar and other alternative sources of energy, a regional approach is needed, says an expert on
Panels to provide ASU with solar energy
Web Devil In a world abuzz with the green movement, ASU is taking a step to do its part. > Read more
ASU leads the nation with largest university solar installation
Arizona State University (ASU) has awarded energy contracts to Honeywell Building Systems, Independent Energy Group and SolEquity to install two megawatts of solar electric modules on approximately 135,000 square feet
"Green" bulbs can lower your bills
Tom HinesSpecial for The Republic These days, it seems that everyone is striving to “live green.” With so many options, it may be hard to know where to begin. You
Going 'green': ASU gives sustainability mass roots
Chronicle of Higher EducationOne convert at a time is a noble goal for any altruistic endeavor, especially sustainability, which has long laid low in the grass roots of society. Partly
ASU team shines in sustainability challenge
by Jay Golden for the Arizona Republic Last month, four undergraduate students from ASU traveled to the Wal-Mart home office in Bentonville, Ark., to compete in the “Better Living Business
Urban Farm inspires neighbors and visitors
by Greg PetersonSpecial for the Arizona Republic I have a good friend whom I call Margaret the Condo Gardner. Her garden is quite the contrast from mine, but she will
ASU Ranks 6th for impact in ecology, environmental research
ASUNewsArizona State University placed sixth in the Thomson Scientific's U.S. University's Top 10 in the subject area of ecology and environmental sciences. The rankings, developed for 21 subject areas, were
ASU researchers explore bacteria-driven diesel fuel
The Arizona RepublicThe lowly cyanobacterium isn't much to look at, but the simple life form thought to have originally created the oxygen in Earth's atmosphere could be on the verge
A newly renovated green home for Global Institute of Sustainability
Global Institute of SustainabilityThe newly renovated building housing Arizona State University’s (ASU) Global Institute of Sustainability opened its doors this week. In his remarks to a crowd of 400 at
ASU opens 'med school' for earth's ailments: 'First of its kind' school at ASU dedicated to researching sustainability
The Arizona RepublicMichael Crow sees Arizona State University's new Global Institute of Sustainability as a sort of global-issues medical school. "Some 300 years ago, the first medical school was created