Environment

Tempe entertainment district could use over one million gallons of water daily

The proposed Coyotes arena and entertainment district would be built on Tempe land without access to city's main water supply and use up to 1.09 million gallons of water per day.

By Alex Wakefield | April 27, 2023

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ASU freshman creates sustainable zero-plastic clothing company

ASU freshman Easton Dana is the creator of Canned Goods, a company focused on selling T-shirts with sustainable packaging.

By Madison Vega | April 27, 2023

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Treading water: The ethics of ASU's presence in Hawaiʻi

As ASU continues its research projects in Hawaiʻi, Native Hawaiian organizations and researchers comment on the ethics of the University's presence.

By Savannah Dagupion | April 26, 2023

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Genes and environment: ASU graduate student fills gap in mental health studies

Graduate student Belal Jamil's work in developmental psychology is focused on genetics and the environment and its effects on early mental health in minority communities.

By Brenna Gauchat | April 25, 2023

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Jaw-some moms: How tracking pregnant sharks helps the species' survival

The Sulikowski Shark and Fish Conservation Lab develops the birth-alert tag or BAT to track shark reproduction cycles in the ocean.

By Brenna Gauchat | March 30, 2023

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The power of the big picture: Planet Showcase highlights ASU projects using satellite imagery

Students and faculty gathered to share their projects at the Planet Showcase, introducing how Planet satellite imaging data can influence change in environmental issues.

By Audrey Eagerton | February 23, 2023

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Opinion: University's claims of sustainability are false and manufactured

ASU's false claims of sustainability are spearheaded by its partnership with BlackRock and its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2035 partly through carbon offsets. 

By Aaron Stigile | December 27, 2022

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Opinion: Kelly and Hobbs' victories could lead to positive changes in state policy

Democratic wins by Mark Kelly and Katie Hobbs represent the chance for positive changes in Arizona policies across the board. 

By Aaron Stigile and Mia Osmonbekov | December 1, 2022

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ASU joins nonprofit initiative Bee Campus USA in bee protection

ASU entered into a partnership with a nonprofit initiative known for protecting native bees and their habitats.

By Claire Le Gallo | September 9, 2022

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Opinion: ASU needs to address sustainability students' eco-anxiety

ASU is failing to support students with eco-anxiety by focusing mostly on the negative impacts of the climate crisis.

By Brian Mecinas | April 6, 2022

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Sunrise Movement's Tempe hub makes a run at city council

Members of Sunrise Tempe are working 40 hours per week canvassing for Casey Clowes on her second run for city council.

By Shane Brennan | February 1, 2022

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Mini-desert on-campus hides underground habitat for threatened burrowing owls

ASU's Polytechnic campus is home to 12 burrowing owls as part of owl conservation efforts by the University in partnership with Wild at Heart rescue.

By Kate Duffy | December 2, 2021

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Climate Imagination Fellows make room for a science-minded world

The Center for Science and the Imagination's 2021 Climate Imagination Fellows are working on more positive visions of a future transformed by climate change.

By Olivia Persyn and Claire Braggs | October 14, 2021

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Extreme heat study aims to protect workers as ASU feels the heat

With record high temperatures in Phoenix, a study co-authored by an ASU assistant professor recommends methods to help keep workers safe from the dangers of extreme heat.

By Kaden Ryback | September 28, 2021

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Allen Coral Atlas provides breakthrough tools for coral reef conservation

The world's most comprehensive map of coral reefs, Allen Coral Atlas, which provides breakthrough tools for conservation, is complete.

By William Stuart | September 22, 2021

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ASU researchers find detergent pods are not as eco-friendly as brands claim

ASU researchers concluded in a study that detergent pods are not necessarily as biodegradable or eco-friendly as some brands boast.

By Claire Braggs | September 20, 2021

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Bear the Burden

The struggle for climate justice in Arizona comes to a head. 

By Sam Ellefson | September 15, 2021

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Climate stories invite feedback to update the Tempe Climate Action Plan

Graduate students partner with Tempe's sustainability director to create climate stories and solicit resident feedback for the Climate Action Plan update. 

By Nancy Lam | April 22, 2021

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'Gone is Gone': ASU professor's debut group album focuses on social injustices

Égide Duo, a musical group consisting of ASU associate professor Joshua Gardner and his wife, Stefanie Gardner, released their debut album "Gone is Gone."

By Lauren Kobley | January 25, 2021

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What lies inside the pond: Secrets to past and future life

ASU researchers look into the microscopic organisms in a low-nutrient Mexican basin that gives insight to possible life on other planets.

By Sarah Alcantar | April 19, 2020

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