Hugh Possingham, Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy, visits ASU
On Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes (CBO) will host a series of talks with Hugh Possingham, PhD, Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy — the world’s largest environmental
Redefining Corporate Value
Over 80 sustainability professionals from 56 businesses and organizations came together in Phoenix on February 13 to redefine corporate value—measuring its true costs and profits—during a GreenBiz pre-conference titled “Redefining
Why carbon dividends can work for everyone
Relevant to discussion at February's board meeting, a report co-authored by Co-Chair Rob Walton calls for a climate strategy involving carbon dividends, asserting that they can strengthen our economy, reduce regulation, help working-class Americans and promote national security.
ASU awarded for commitment to climate leadership
At the 2017 Presidential Climate Leadership Summit in Tempe, Arizona, ASU received the 2016 Climate Leadership Award for its innovative and advanced leadership in sustainability, climate change mitigation and resilience among four-year institutions.
Project Desert Canopy: Air Quality in Southwest Forests
Project Summary A multi-state project funded by the USDA Forest Service to conduct urban forestry ecosystem services assessments in partnering communities. This project utilized i-Tree Eco to capture baseline data
'Slow life' in the big city
An ASU study featuring two sustainability scientists finds that, contrary to popular belief, big cities can lead residents to delay gratification in favor of slower behaviors like long-term romantic relationships, having fewer children and investing more in education.
Graduate students discuss climate justice
Bringing together ASU and University of Arizona graduate students, School of Sustainability professor Hallie Eakin and renowned climate change expert Diana Liverman led a workshop on addressing the needs of vulnerable communities and future generations.
Chinese scholars learn to think sustainably at ASU
Attracted to ASU because of its reputation in Chinese academia for research leadership, 16 students from Beijing's Beihang University attended a two-week School of Sustainability workshop and learned a new way of systems thinking to analyze complex sustainability problems.
Wisdom from the Director’s Lava Lamp
Dear CAPpers: As we begin a new year, a new phase of CAP, and a strange new world, I have some news and important information to pass along. First, many
How collecting human waste supports planetary sustainability
As the world's population continues to migrate toward cities, the ability to point out potential public health concerns becomes increasingly relevant – a task that Senior Sustainability Scientist Rolf Halden and his colleagues are tackling by gathering and testing human waste.
GREEN Program offers short-term, experiential opportunities abroad
The GREEN program offers interested students short-term, experiential learning opportunities in Iceland, Peru, Japan, and Hawai'i. Each program is designed around the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals with an
NEPTUNE enters Phase II of veteran engagement, energy innovation
The Naval Enterprise Partnership Teaming with Universities for National Excellence initiative has grown to a $3 million, three-year program providing funding to four universities, including ASU, to improve energy technology within the Navy and Marine Corps.