Camels don't fly, deserts don't bloom

This 2016 documentary by a team of seven ASU students, under the direction of sustainability scientist Peter Byck, explores why a Saudi Arabian-owned farming operation is growing hay year-round in the desert of Arizona and what this means for the state's water security.

Water water everywhere (nor any drop to drink)

Built in a lake basin, Mexico City experiences destructive flooding, but also struggles with access to clean water. ASU researchers are studying the complex choreography of natural environment, physical infrastructure and human decision-making that contribute to both.

Sustainability grad named among 30 young standouts

A sustainability project coordinator for Arizona Public Service, School of Sustainability graduate Jeffrey Jennings was recently named among the 2016 GreenBiz "30 Under 30" – a group of emerging sustainability leaders from throughout the country tackling some of the toughest challenges in business.

Veteran engagement through NEPTUNE clean energy projects

In May 2016, over 100 attendees and project members participated in the NEPTUNE fair at Arizona State University's Tempe campus. With representation from six universities – ASU, Purdue, M.I.T., UC

Shielding homeowners from energy loss with highly efficient windowpanes

Zachary Holman  Holman is a part of a research team that received a $2.19 million grant towards the creation of single panned window films that would increase their thermal energy and

Sustainability Highlights magazine covers a notable 2015

For an in-depth look at what the ASU Wrigley Institute accomplished last year – including a School of Sustainability professor among the Popular Science "Brilliant 10," media visibility at the Paris Climate Conference and an international network to combat extreme weather impacts – browse our newly-released 2015 Sustainability Highlights magazine.

Nature net science fellowship: Postdoctoral opportunity

The Center for Biodiversity Outcomes and The Nature Conservancy are proud to announce a postdoctoral fellowship opportunity directed at solving big climate challenges while considering human well-being. The Nature Net

Nature doesn't need people, people need nature

On May 16, 2016 the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes hosted the Sustainability Event: Emerging Trends in Conservation. Leading experts from Conservation International discussed new insights, tools, modeling techniques and lessons

Accounting for biodiversity

The Center for Biodiversity Outcomes is excited to announce a new project investigating how businesses manage biodiversity concerns and opportunities in their operations. This project, started in conjunction with the International Union

ASU students collect more than 105,000 pounds during spring Ditch the Dumpster

ASU students across all campuses "Ditch the Dumpster" by donating their unwanted items from campus residence halls instead of throwing them away. Sun Devils have participated in he donation event

ASU LightWorks director named clean air champion

At a 2016 Legislative Breakfast hosted by Valley of the Sun and Tucson Regional Clean Cities Coalitions, ASU Wrigley Institute and LightWorks Director Gary Dirks was recognized as someone making a significant contribution to the Department of Energy's goals of clean air and energy security.

Meeting emissions targets after Paris climate talks

Concerned about the effects climate change will have on its infrastructure projects, the World Bank asked ASU's School of Sustainability to design and deliver a "how-to" on inventorying carbon emissions, which was presented in Washington, D.C. to officials from around the world.