Algae-to-fuel work gets $3 mil

Arizona RepublicAn Arizona State University spinoff company has secured $3 million in public and private funds to advance its technology that converts algae to jet fuel. Two ASU scientists who

Student organizer turns GreenSummit into event drawing thousands

Arizona RepublicThey say big ideas come from light-bulb moments. Chris Samila’s big idea began with a real light bulb. Vacationing in Costa Rica early last year with a classmate from

High expectations for 2nd GreenSummit

by Chris SamilaFor the Arizona RepublicWhen we organized the first GreenSummit on ASU's Tempe campus last year, we never imagined that anyone but students and a few local residents would

Most likely to succeed

onEarth, independent publication of the National Resources Defense Council When I traded New York City for Tempe, Arizona, in August 2001, I thought I was moving to a quiet desert

New program offers "sustainable" business degree

ASUNews More people and businesses want to find ways to conserve energy and help make our natural resources last longer. As the new school year begins, a groundbreaking new degree

Now is time to stop building freeways

By Aaron GolubFor the Arizona RepublicThe idea of sustainable transportation looms large as gas prices skyrocket and Valley residents must pay up or reduce their travel. Both choices have severe

ASU named one the nation’s top 10 "Coolest" Schools by Sierra Magazine

Sierra magazine, a publication of The Sierra Club, has named Arizona State University (ASU) one of the nation’s Top 10 "Coolest" Schools for its efforts to stop global warming. The

Global warming aside, fresh water dwindling

by Patricia Gober, Arizona State UniversityArizona Repuiblic, Viewpoints According to a study published in the July 14, 2000, issue of Science, one-third of the world's population is water-stressed, with 8

ASU makes Kaplan list of top 25 green colleges

Today's students are going green and the move towards a sustainable future is impacting many of their decisions, including college and career choices. In recognition of this movement, Kaplan, a

ASU named one of nation's 'greenest' universities

Princeton Review rating based on environmental practices, policies and course offerings Arizona State University has been named one of the nation's "greenest" universities by The Princeton Review in its first-ever

Peter Singer discusses the way we eat: Why our food choices matter

Sustainable Food Choices - Peter Singer from Institute of Sustainability on Vimeo. When: Monday, April 28, 2008 – 2:00 PMWhere: Evelyn Smith Music Theatre, Arizona State University, Tempe Campus Five

Consider an area's walkability

by Rod Groff for the Arizona Republic Walkable neighborhoods offer many benefits to society, notably better health, more vibrant local economies, and increased social interaction.Although the Valley of the Sun