Arizona Republic covers Secretary of Navy's Wrigley Lecture

An Arizona Republic article describing the Wrigley Lecture presented by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus details the link between alternative fuel development and national security. "Sustainability for our military forces isn't

Student Spotlight: Alexis Roeckner

Alexis Roeckner, a senior in the School of Sustainability, plans to pursue a career in sustainability education at the elementary level upon graduating in May 2014.

Employing sunlight: Taking a tour of Tempe’s largest solar project

On March 27, 2014, Tempe’s South Water Treatment Plant hosted their first public solar tour. The tour highlighted the implementation of more than 3,000 solar panels that will generate more

Building cities that celebrate life

In May, the Board of Directors for Sustainability at ASU will visit Haarlemmermeer, the Netherlands, for its spring meeting. Board member William McDonough discusses Haarlemmermeer's Park 20|20, one of the most innovative business communities in the world.

Distinguished sustainability scientist interviewed at AZBio event

Bioscience nonprofit AZBio presents "A Leadership Conversation with Nobel Laureate Dr. Leland Hartwell," the chief scientist for the Center for Sustainable Health and a distinguished sustainability scientist with the Julie

A note from the Directorate

In May, we will visit Haarlemmermeer, the Netherlands, for the spring meeting of the Board of Directors for Sustainability at ASU. We recommend Bill McDonough’s essay, below, as valuable pre-reading

Guggenheim Fellowship granted to sustainability scientist

Emily Talen, a professor in ASU’s School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, will use the Guggenheim Fellowship she was recently awarded to write a book about neighborhoods and what they mean for social interactivity in the context of the future sustainable city.

Professor expounds on need for narrative in sustainability journal

In the April 2014 issue of Sustainability: The Journal of Record, Senior Sustainability Scientist and School of Sustainability Professor of Practice George Basile and co-author Scott McNall expound on the necessity for a new

International competition invites electronic waste innovation

The United States and China are seeking sustainable solutions to electronic waste through the U.S.-China Green Electronics Competition, an effort spearheaded by the Future Tense initiative and China's Tsinghua University.

Sustaining spirit through soccer and celebration

In a salute to the community spirit that drives progress, soccer and sustainability converged for the first annual, bi-continental Earth Day Soccer Classic tournament and celebration, with proceeds benefiting soccer clubs in Accra, Ghana.

Water security and the worth of Arizona agriculture

Dave White, Mike Lacey, Ron Raynor, and Brian Betcher discuss the issue of water usage in agriculture, which uses two-thirds of Arizona's water demand. Central Arizona has a rich history

ASU aids sustainability certification through new partnership

ASU’s Sustainability Solutions Services has announced a partnership with STAR Communities, a sustainability certification program, that will provide support for local governments interested in benchmarking and tracking their sustainability performance.