Oorja Development Solutions: Financing and installing decentralized solar energy systems at the farm level
Clementine Chambon – Co-founder & CTO – Oorja Development Solutions 2022 WE Empower Finalist, Asia-Pacific Clementine Chambon is the co-founder and CTO of Oorja Development Solutions, an award-winning farming service company in India.
SPRI awarded ASU's President's Award for Sustainability
SPRI was awarded the coveted President's Award for Sustainability from Arizona State University. This award recognizes SPRI's collaborative nature, impacts on campus, and use-inspired, research. Our submission discusses the importance
SPRI's upcoming participation in SPLC Summit
SPRI faculty will be running a workshop and be participating in a panel at SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)'s upcoming 2023 Summit in August. Nicole Darnall, SPRI Director and co-founder;
National Park System Advisory Board welcomes ASU professor
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has appointed 15 new members to the National Park System Advisory Board; among them is Gwen Iacona, an assistant research professor in Arizona State
Student worker appreciation
Looking back on the 2022-23 school year, we would like to express our appreciation for our student workers and their valuable contributions to the Swette Center. Their creativity, vibrant personalities, and passion for sustainable food systems greatly enhance our team. We are pleased that they will continue to work with us this summer and during the upcoming school year!
Updates in Cardiac Amyloidosis
Updates in Cardiac Amyloidosis are supported in part by an independent educational grant from Pfizer. The Institute for Future Health is hosting a hybrid (in-person and Livestream) conference focused on building the
Chia Sisters: The drink to heal you and the planet
Samantha Sudstill While originally working in one of New Zealand’s biggest corporate law firms, Florence Van Dyke found herself wanting to embark on a more entrepreneurial journey, especially one where she could pursue her
Reflections on a gathering for small minority food producers in Arizona
On May 6th, 2023, a windy and sunny spring day, I was excited to attend the 2nd Annual Small Minority Farmers and Ranchers Conference. The conference was hosted and led by Rachel and James Stewart, founders and owners of Southwest Black Ranchers of Douglas, Arizona.
Solar-reflective ramada helps cool local dog park
RJ Dog Park in Phoenix just got a little cooler. It is now home to Arizona’s first “Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling Ramada,” a unique solar-reflective ramada built by Arizona State
Info of Interest - June 8, 2023
SCN Info of Interest–June 8, 2023June's SCN Info of Interest was sent out via email. Includes info on: Local First Arizona celebrating 20 years, SCN workgroup meetings, webinars, news, and
New summary report released: Strategies for Municipal Fleet Electrification
The future of transportation in cities lies in the implementation of fleet electric vehicles (EVs). With the benefits of decreasing fossil fuel consumption and reduced maintenance costs, the City of Peoria is identifying opportunities for more sustainable transit systems.
Inspired Climate Conscious Leadership alum takes initiative to change WA state law
In May 2022, ASU's College of Global Futures launched Climate Conscious Leadership (CCL), a brand new professional certificate program aimed at professionals from all backgrounds who want to take action