ASU Gammage turns audiences green, but not because of bad acting
If you’ve ever enjoyed a world-renowned play at Arizona State University’s Gammage theater, you’ve probably taken a program or two home. But did you ever wonder about the trees that
Students: New School of Sustainability courses
In 2012, the United Nations Environment Programme published a report stating that within the next two decades, the world could see up to 60 million new jobs within the sustainability sector.
Green Living Magazine: Learning about LightWorks
In the magazine's July issue, Gary Dirks discusses how Arizona is a working lab for solar technologies thanks to ASU LightWorks research, but "use-inspired" social programs need to be developed to fully implement solar power in the state.
Slate: Why don't farmers believe in climate change?
In a Future Tense article, author David Biello says most American farmers do not believe in anthropogenic climate change, but they are shifting to more sustainable practices to save money.
Wiek: Sustainability science of the future will move beyond descriptions to solutions
School of Sustainability associate professor Arnim Wiek and his international colleagues were recognized by the journal “Sustainability Science” for their paper, From complex systems analysis to transformational change: a comparative appraisal
ASU-led algae cooperation to host algae workshop Aug. 19-23
ASU's Algae Testbed Public-Private Partnership will lead algae sample collection, culture monitoring, and biomass analysis workshops on August 19-23 for the University of Texas at Austin’s annual training event.
CNN: Commemorating 100 years since the world's hottest temperature
Sustainability Scientist Randy Cerveny assisted the World Meteorological Organization in investigating the flawed Libya record temperature, thus re-certifying Death Valley as the record holder.
USA Today: Will thirsty Phoenix survive climate change?
Although city officials believe Phoenix will have enough water, Arizona state climatologist and Sustainability Scientist Nancy Selover says increasing temperatures will still have dangerous health effects for the elderly, homeless, and underprivileged.
Fast Company: Tracking emissions with the Ventus Project
In a Co.EXIST article, Sustainability Scientist Kevin Gurney says everyday citizens can input location and name of nearby power plants in the online portal to help record and measure carbon dioxide emissions.
2013 Advanced Water Educator Workshop
In conjunction with Arizona Project WET, the Water Sustainability Program, and UA’s Water Resources Research Center, DCDC hosted 35 teachers at the eighth annual workshop. The theme of this year’s
Having an impact
Science and Public Policy, published by Oxford Journals, is a leading international journal on public policies for science, technology and innovation. It covers all types of science and technology in
Sustainability students experience cultural, corporate contexts from leaders in Dubai
The United Arab Emirates' Minister of Economy met with several School of Sustainability students to discuss tourism, governance, economics, and local issues as part of the Global Sustainability Studies Program.