Today is the United Nations' World Day of Social Justice. In recognition, UCLA's David Eisenman discusses how a social justice framework is the way forward for work in both resilience and sustainability.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ASU research helps guide transportation policy

More than 30 ASU faculty members and students presented research at the Transportation Research Board's 93rd annual meeting, which attracted about 12,000 professionals from academia, research institutions, industry, and public and private policy groups from around the world.
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Arizona, German students take Sustainable Cites course simultaneously

With computer technology and internet connectivity in all 483 classrooms on its four campuses, ASU is one of only 12 public universities (of 543 surveyed by EDUCAUSE) to have 100 percent classroom mediation, up from 36 percent in 2008.
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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.
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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.
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