Parking and Transit keeping their commitment!

The Parking and Transit department here at ASU recently completed all three levels of the Green Office Certification program on all four campuses! This was a blistering accomplishment indeed and

In the news

San Diego Takes Water Fight Public: Fees and Anger Rise in California Water War by Adam Nagourney and Felicity Barringer at The New York Times There are accusations of conspiracies,

High school students show off research experience, win big

Since 1998, local high school students have had the opportunity for advanced study in cutting-edge research labs with talented mentors from ASU. This opportunity is possible through the Southwest Center

President's Awards honor leading sustainability programs

In recognition of ASU employees' efforts and achievement, ASU President Michael Crow presented select employees with President's Awards at a reception April 18. Among the awards were the President’s Award

The Sustainability Consortium’s tools used by product buyers

Walmart integrates TSC’s Knowledge Products to guide supply chain engagement TEMPE, Ariz,- April 20, 2012 – During its annual Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting on April 18th, Walmart announced that it

ASU, EPA partner to engage students in green careers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Arizona State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to increase their outreach to diverse and underserved communities by offering internships, joint projects, and

Ostrom among 100 most influential people of 2012

Along with Barack Obama and Stephen Colbert, ASU's own Elinor Ostrom was named among TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2012. Ostrom, a research professor and distinguished sustainability scientist

In the news

April 2012 The Morrison Institute launches a new series about Arizona's water future. The first in the series "Let's Talk Water" by Grady Gammage, is intended to prompt discussion about

ASU sustainability experts weigh in on 'Net Zero' energy concept

InBusiness magazine writer Sue Kern-Fleischer noted that the “Net Zero” energy concept is getting “a lot of buzz lately.” She spoke with Arizona State University’s Mick Dalrymple and Harvey Bryan

Long-Term Research reveals causes and consequences of environmental change

As the Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network enters its fourth decade, ecological scientists are taking stock of the contributions and future directions of the nation’s largest and longest running ecological research network.

April 17 Water/Climate Briefing

The Economics of Water Demand: The Dynamics of Water Use and Price Panelists: V. Kerry Smith, Regents Professor, W. P. Carey School of Business, Department of EconomicsDoug Frost, Principal Planner,

Arizona Climate and Water Resources Alliance Workshop

On April 4, 2012, Decision Center for a Desert City hosted the Arizona Climate and Water Resources Alliance Collaborative Workshop on Climate Extremes exploring extreme climate events and their regional