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What time is Earth Day?

Some plant trees. Some throw the “recyclable” trash in the “blue” waste bucket. Is this enough?

By Jonathan Fortner | April 21, 2013

Spring brings warm weather, blooming flowers and bees. So far ASU has sent out 12 e mails advising students to avoid areas around campus due to bees. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Grounds Services: Bee swarms natural springtime occurrence

Bee swarms around ASU's campuses have prompted numerous emails from the University advisory system.

By Josh Thrall | April 16, 2013

HTC and UK phone carrier O2 are making a more environmentally friendly switch by cutting out the wall charger. Ready for them to go? They think so. Photo by Courtland Jeffrey

Tech Spec: Excluding wall chargers from phones

Your phone has made its last phone call; it died and it’s time to go invest in a new phone. Be warned though, you may be surprised to find that your upgrade is missing a wall charger.

By Courtland Jeffrey | January 21, 2013

ASU professor, daughter team up for book about human origins

ASU professor Stephen Pyne and his daughter, Lydia, published a book about human origins and the Pleistocene era.

By Michael Gordon | November 13, 2012

Sustainable bike solution benefits campus community

A way to reduce bike rack clutter to make ASU more sustainable is the implementation of a bicycle sharing system on campus.

By Shane Chergosky | November 7, 2012

ASU graduate student, Victoria Sargent, prepared the Environmental Memories of South Central Phoenix exhibit at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center for its grand unveiling Wednesday evening. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Exhibit unveils transformation of south central Phoenix

Historical display of South Central Phoenix and its changes over the past century opens Thursday.

By Jacqueline Solis | September 5, 2012

SHAWN RAYMUNDO | The State Press |
The Arizona legislature sent a proposal to the federal government May 1 that would create a spent nuclear fuel recycling facility to serve the nation.

Spent nuclear fuel recycling proposal generates questions

A proposal from the Arizona legislature that would create a spent nuclear fuel recycling facility serving the nation has raised questions among environmental groups.

By Danielle Grobmeier | May 21, 2012

You’re Hot and You’re Cold

While light rail cooling stations might help bring some relief during the most intense months of Phoenix heat, there's a bigger picture that needs to be considered.

By Ashia Johnson | October 3, 2011

ASU expands transportation survey for more student input

Parking and Transit Services is asking students and staff on all campuses to participate in a survey this week that could directly affect transportation options.

By Katie Shoultz | March 7, 2011

PILING UP: ASU professor Rolf Halden has completed research that exposes the hazards that plastic can cause to both humans and the environment. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Professor’s research reveals harm of plastic, proposes ‘green’ ideas

An ASU professor has recently completed research exposing some of the potential hazards of plastics both to people and the environment, suggesting ways to design next generation green materials.

By Dana Sheaff | March 29, 2010

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