Repeated hurricanes, risks and opportunities to flooding and water quality
A new paper from Center for Biodiversity Outcomes and The Nature Conservancy finds that FEMA flood hazard maps underpredicted the extent of hurricane-induced floods; findings could improve community planning for greater resiliency.
Future Cities episode 31: Infrastructure Resilience and Biomimicry
In today’s rapidly evolving climate, and amid unprecedented technological disruptions, engineers and designers seek infrastructure solutions that are resilient to both known and unknown future conditions. This podcast explores the
New study, reforesting tropics essential for biodiversity conservation
In partnership with Conservation International and the Global Trophic Cascades Program at Oregon State University, the ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes published a new study in Conservation Biology revealing the
Tech solutions to food poverty and climate change
2019 WE Empower Awardee, Leah Lizarondo, is the co-founder of 412 Food Rescue, a technology-driven food recovery platform that bridges the disconnect between the food wasted in the United States
ASU develops state’s first saliva-based COVID-19 test
Scientists at ASU’s Biodesign Institute have developed Arizona’s first saliva-based test for COVID-19 to make testing easier and more accessible.
SCN Weekly Emailer – Info of Interest 5/28/2020
View the latest newsletter from the Sustainable Cities Network:SCN INFO OF INTEREST: 5/28/2020 (PDF)
The Blockchain Series, Part 3: The ABCs of Federated Learning
The ABC’s of Federated Learning The stale use of buzzwords can lead to the disregard of potentially significant technology. For example, the prominent use of virtual reality has been solely
Arizona Heat Awareness Week
It is the end of May and we are already feeling the impacts of the Arizona heat. Every year the triple-digit temperatures last through September and kill many residents and
Cheng, team win EPA award for green infrastructure project
The team won the Campus Rainworks Challenge for their work with the K-8 Paideia Academy in south Phoenix to address environmental justice and equity in health and education through green infrastructure interventions.
Ostrom documentary: Actual World, Possible Future
Actual World, Possible Future explores the lives and work of Elinor and Vincent Ostrom, who sought to address the enormous problems that plague human societies: climate change, endangered species, ocean pollution, deforestation.
New online magazine ‘Transformations’ explores role of change
ASU’s Narrative Storytelling Initiative launched its latest venture to explore the power of transformative experiences in an online magazine called Transformations, which features powerful, personal essays.
Wednesdays from Washington: Talking science with Dr. Mike Stebbins
This blog post was written by Arizona State University graduate student Alaine Janosy. In addition to studying Food Policy and Sustainability Leadership at ASU, Alaine works as an independent sustainability consultant specializing