In February 2010, CAP LTER began collecting data once again at 204 sites in metropolitan Phoenix and the surrounding desert. This effort, Survey 200, takes place every five years at

Shangraw appointed Director; van der Leeuw appointed Dean; Melnick continues as chief operating officer and executive dean ASU President Michael M. Crow today announced R.F. “Rick” Shangraw, Jr. has been

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Q&A with Christopher Boone Dr. Boone demonstrates the rapid expansion of urbanized areas in Phoenix and the resulting land use changes. Carefully managed urban vegetation in the Phoenix area can

A popular preserve in the middle of downtown Tempe was treated to a makeover on Saturday as part of Earth Day events. About 100 volunteers participated in a path restoration

Arizona State University is one of the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review. The nationally-known education services company selected ASU for inclusion in a unique resource

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is an opinion-editorial article and the concluding piece to the ASUNews' Earth Week 2010 series that pays tribute to the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. By Jonathan

New program will reduce electricity consumption, generate thousands of green jobs and create a more sustainable city in the desert TEMPE, Ariz. – The City of Phoenix was awarded a

What we do each day makes a difference. A team of ASU staff members from university sustainability practices recently discussed at a Sunday luncheon how we can make our daily

The mineral phosphorus (P) is critical to the creation of bones, teeth and DNA. "P" is also a key component of the fertilizers used to produce our food, as critical

Sustainability embodies the idea of transformative change and social-environmental stewardship. It compels us to think beyond linear projections of the past into systemically exploring and constructing alternative futures that foster

Darden Restaurants has joined the Sustainability Consortium, an independent organization of diverse global participants that work collaboratively to build a scientific foundation that drives innovation to improve consumer product sustainability.