“The more we can align sustainability with business success, the more sustainability happens and gets leveraged,” says Bruno Sarda, Director of Sustainability Operations for Dell and a Senior Sustainability Scholar who discusses the intersection of business and sustainability in this month’s Q&A.

New report details effects of changing climate on Arizonans’ health

The recently-released Arizona Extreme Weather, Climate and Health Profile Report – produced in part by ASU sustainability scientists – describes health risks posed by air pollution, extreme heat, flooding, drought and vector-borne diseases in Arizona and provides projections for the future.

ASU, Argonne partner to tackle country’s greatest challenges

To facilitate a broad portfolio of research on climate, population growth and renewable energy, ASU has signed a five-year memorandum with the Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory – an existing partner in the Foresight Initiative.

Developing tangible solutions through transdisciplinary collaboration

By adding sustainability to its disciplinary profile, ASU’s InnovationSpace – a yearlong product-design and -development program intent on tackling societal challenges – provided this year’s students will an even broader set of skills with which to transform dry-erase board sketches into environmentally conscious, economically viable and life-changing prototypes.

Sustainability scientist named vice provost for inclusion, engagement

In her new role, Distinguished Sustainability Scientist and Regents’ Professor of Law Rebecca Tsosie will help the Arizona State University community further understand and learn how to address complex issues associated with race, gender, ethnicity and other forms of diversity.

Engineers report upgrades needed to climate-proof power supply

In their article in the current issue of Nature Climate Change, researchers Mikhail Chester and Matthew Bartos say that unless steps are taken to upgrade systems and technologies, power stations will be particularly vulnerable to projected increases in extreme heat and drought events.

ASU scientists gather in D.C. to tackle phosphorus sustainability

Determined to find solutions to current phosphorus concerns, sustainability scientists Jim Elser and Helen Rowe were among more than 40 other scientists, engineers, technical experts and policymakers from around the world to convene in Washington, D.C. at this May’s “The Future of Phosphorus” event.

ASU hosts first sustainability conference for legal educators

More than 60 law professors from around the country gathered at ASU for its inaugural Sustainability Conference of American Legal Educators, hosted by The Program on Law and Sustainability, for panels on issues including climate-change policy, natural-resources law, agricultural and food regulation, and disaster law.

Sustainability professor joins board of national foundation

The National Environmental Education Foundation recently announced the appointment of George Basile – a sustainability scientist and professor in the School of Sustainability – to its Board of Directors, where his leadership in the field of sustainability within business and academic enterprises will serve as a great asset.

Scientist to join high-powered leaders as an Aspen Institute fellow

An appointment typically given to civic and business leaders, researcher Cody Friesen is named to the 2015 team of Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellows, a values-based leadership training program focused on overcoming society’s greatest challenges.

Everyday citizens given a voice on climate and energy policy

On June 6, World Wide Views – a one-day international event attended by more than 5,000 people – invites participants to share their views on climate change and energy so they can be incorporated into the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris this December.

Public parks could provide economic benefits

Using survey data from park visitors to eight iconic parks, sustainability scientist Deepak Chhabra and her team determined that approximately $1.40 was generated for every dollar invested by Maricopa County in public parks after costs.