ASU workshop tackles questions surrounding the transition to a sustainable future
ASU Now There is near unanimous consent that we need to transition to a sustainable future. The real question is, how do we do so? In an effort to address
Gates Ag One will assist small-yield farmers in rising from poverty and facing climate change
Affordable tools and innovations will help farmers improve crop productivity and adapt to upcoming environmental changes
Call for abstracts: Urban climate poster competition
Poster abstracts are due February 10 for the third annual Urban Climate Research Center poster competition and showcase.
Marchant is named AAAS fellow
Marchant works at the intersections of law, science and biotechnology, and has led ASU’s Center for Law, Science and Innovation for more than 20 years.
National Academy of Sciences honors Elkins-Tanton
The Arthur L. Day Prize and Lectureship was awarded to Elkins-Tanton for her lasting contributions to the study of the physics of Earth and for illuminating the early evolution of rocky planets and planetesimals.
ASU center makes global impact on ecology, conservation science
Established in January 2019, the Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science is directed by Greg Asner and builds on his lab work of coral reef mapping and measuring plant biodiversity in forests. The center is already making impressive impacts on global environmental decision-making.
ASU emeritus professor advocates for the environment through art
Emeritus professor Mark Reader has a unique way of advocating for the environment: Art. Reader is a talented painter with a history of protesting going back to the ’60s. In
Creating a sustainable fashion industry
According to the United Nations Environment Program, 20% of the global wastewater and 10% of global carbon emissions can be traced back to one source: the fashion industry. The UNEP estimates
Providing fair work for the disadvantaged
Sasibai Kimis is a 2019 finalist in the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge and a pioneer of social enterprise. WE Empower Intern Jacqueline Blisse elaborates on how Sasibai is providing
“Insects” calls for submissions to special issue, “Locusts and Grasshoppers: Biology, Ecology and Management”
Locusts and grasshoppers (Orthoptera: Acridoidea) are among the most serious agricultural pests worldwide. By inflicting damage to pasturelands and a wide range of crops, they jeopardize food security and livelihoods
Call for presenters: AASHE conference 2020
Proposals are due February 28 for the sustainability conference to be held in Milwaukee, October 4-7, 2020. The theme of the conference is “Mobilizing for a Just Transition.”
Project Cities puts student talent on the map
For three years, Project Cities has been successfully connecting policymakers and students to co-create strategies for better environmental, economic and social outcomes. This success can be seen with Apache Junction, the program’s first community partner. “Project Cities is an invaluable resource,” said a city official.