ASU releases 2013 report on sustainability initiatives

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

ASU Health Services Building awarded LEED platinum

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 reveals effectiveness of urban heat-reducing technologies

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 engineers to lead national solar energy technology projects

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.

ASU report contributes to water reuse policy dialogue

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 hosts first GreenBiz U Forum

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.

Bicycle Program Manager joins Parking and Transit Services

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.

Water Reuse Policy Dialogue

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)

ASU partners to bring algae technology into next generation

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.

Presence of humans, urban landscapes increase illness in songbirds

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.

Ten things you probably didn’t know about dogs

From scavenger roots to a multibillion dollar industry, dogs' relationship with humans is long and sometimes surprising.

Krauss elected to International Academy of Humanists

Foundation Professor and physicist Lawrence Krauss has been elected to the International Academy of Humanists. The academy, which includes Nobel laureates James Watson and Steven Weinberg, sociobiologist Edward O. Wilson and author Salman Rushdie as members, is limited to 80 persons. Once elected, laureates are members for life.