Sustaining Arizona

The Arizona Republic is having a six-part series on sustainability running, June 22-28, 2008. A list of the articles can be found below. 6/22 - What are you willing to

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