What role does pre-existing vulnerability play for people who experience a climate shock? Does it amplify the effect of the climate shock, or is the effect negligible?

ASU sustainability scientist and professor of geography Janet Franklin is working to understand the changes in plant and animal life that have occurred since the end of the last ice age on the oceanic islands of the West Indies.

The recently released 2013 Sustainability Initiatives Revolving Fund (SIRF) annual report chronicles $5.6 million in investments that support Arizona State University.

Health Services is the second ASU building to receive LEED platinum certification, the highest USGBC green building ranking. The building is also the 38th ASU building to be LEED certified.

Research led by ASU's Matei Georgescu explores the relative effectiveness of common adaptation technologies – such as cool and green roofs – aimed at reducing warming from urban expansion.

ASU engineering professors will lead two research teams developing technologies that use the full spectrum of sunlight to produce inexpensive power, part of a $30 million U.S. Department of Energy program.

The report, released by ASU's Decision Center for a Desert City, explores issues critical to water reuse, along with challenges and opportunities for the future.

ASU is the first host of the GreenBiz U forum, a special simulcast of the annual GreenBiz forum, which provides an in-depth look at today’s sustainable business challenges and opportunities.

New position created to encourage, facilitate cycling on and off campus Arizona State University Parking and Transit Services announces Donna Lewandowski has been hired to serve as Bicycle Program Manager.

ASU report contributes to water reuse policy dialogue In an attempt to inform policy conversations around wastewater use in Arizona, Arizona State University’s Decision Center for a Desert City (DCDC)

With funding from SCHOTT North America, ASU researchers will leverage the Heliae's Helix photobioreactor to explore algae production technology, including the effect of glass tubing innovations on the yields and economics of algae production.

ASU scientists found a direct link between the degree of urbanization and the prevalence and severity of parasites in wild house finches. The research was published in the journal PLOS ONE.