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.

President's Award recognizes sustainability achievements

ASU President Michael M. Crow has recognized four teams - two of which include Wrigley Sustainability Institute members - for excellence in fostering the successful development, implementation and promotion of sustainability principles.

Student-designed desert dwelling returns to Phoenix

The Solar Homes Adapting for Desert Equilibrium (SHADE) structure, an ultra-sustainable desert dwelling designed by ASU and University of New Mexico students, returns to Phoenix after receiving accolades at the 2013 Solar Decathlon.

Report outlines benefits of thinner Arizonan forests

A report released by ASU's Sustainability Solutions Services and The Nature Conservancy indicates that a thinning process could boost the health of Arizona’s forests while making them more resistant to environmental extremes and strengthening rural economies.

Addressing climate change through expanded energy access

Our High-Energy Planet, a report co-authored by two sustainability scientists, asserts that giving the poor access to reliable modern energy offers a promising route to addressing global challenges like climate change.

Study shows arid lands mitigate atmospheric carbon

A national study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change and featuring the work of sustainability scientist Kiona Ogle, demonstrates that arid lands absorb a large amount of carbon otherwise released into the atmosphere.

Leadership program gives Palestinians roadmap to sustainable energy

Representatives from Arizona and Palestine met March 24-28 at Arizona State University's Tempe campus for the Renewable Energy Leadership Training Program, an opportunity to discuss energy-related struggles, share successes and develop the roadmap toward a sustainable energy system.

Sustainability student recognized at Pitchfork Awards

School of Sustainability student Kevin Keleher is named Changemaker Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2014 Pitchfork Awards. GreenLight Solutions, the sustainability consulting service Keleher co-founded with four other students, is named

Nonprofit wins ASU sustainability award for "urban infill"

Project Rising, a nonprofit seeking to reactivate the vacant lots of Phoenix using sustainable building techniques, accepted the Walton Sustainability Solutions Award at the Social Venture Partners of Arizona's "Fast Pitch" competition.

ASU scientist leads research on safety of nanoparticles

Paul Westerhoff, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, is leading a $5M multi-university research project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to examine whether nanoparticles pose threats to the environment and human health.