ASU energizes West campus with large solar project
TEMPE, Ariz.—Arizona State University has begun an ambitious project to install 3.3 MW of renewable energy capacity via solar cells on its West campus.The project primarily will utilize open space
Experts issue report on adapting to climate change in desert and coastal cities
In January 2009, a group of 31 experts with diverse backgrounds convened at Arizona State University’s Decision Theater for a two-day workshop. Participants identified management needs, research gaps, and adaptation
School of Sustainability graduate opens pathway toward climate-friendly parking and transit
Graduating senior Andrew Krause has been studying how to reduce ASU greenhouse gas emissions in an area that is often overlooked -- the conference room. His capstone project for a
ASU student designs new container to end food packaging waste
You probably know that buying in bulk is a great way to reduce packaging and get a rock bottom price. Another perk is that it keeps spoiled food and dollars
Podcast: The scoop on buying in bulk
Brendan Beardsley, a master’s student in ASU’s College of Design, has a plan to help you live a more sustainable lifestyle and save a little money, too. Learn more about
Ray Jensen as University Sustainability Operations Officer
By Karen Leland, DirectorCommunications and Marketing Demonstrating its proactive leadership in the field of sustainability, Arizona State University (ASU) has appointed Associate Vice President of University Business Services Ray Jensen
ASU's School of Sustainability has eyes to the future
On a recent warm weekday morning, ASU students Joe Canarie and Jamie Wernet toiled away in an organic garden wedged between a fence and a lecture hall, pinching off excess
Controls of food chain length in an urban desert environment
Author's: John L. Sabo, Kevin E. McCluneySummary: Understanding the determinants of the length of food chains is of fundamental importance to ecologists. Food chain length influences the potential complexity of
The economics of sustainability
Paul Atkinson from KJZZ Rado The recession has forced the issue of sustainability to take a back seat. But as KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports, now may be the time to
The view from 2025
By Rob MelnickExecutive Dean, Global Institute of Sustainability andPresidential Professor of Practice, School of Sustainability, Arizona State University Strolling down one of our world-famous canal banks in 2025, it's hard
Science Foundation Arizona launches new solar initiatives and the Solar Technology Institute
Five new solar initiatives totaling $4 million dollars to advance Arizona's renewable energy leadership PHOENIX - Science Foundation Arizona announced its new solar technology initiatives and the opening of the
Impacts of traffic noise on birds in urban environments
Communication is the basis of all social relationships between animals. Birds use acoustic signals (calls and songs) to attract and bond with mates, defend territories and warn of danger from