Sustainability Matters

Celebrating 15 years of sustainability at ASU

On February 17, dozens of people gathered to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability. Read a recap and view photos of the event.

A message about COVID-19 from Peter Schlosser

In these trying times, Global Futures Laboratory Vice President Peter Schlosser shares ideas and resources to support each other and our community.

What ASU is doing to combat COVID-19

Over the past few weeks, ASU has made major moves to protect its students, faculty and staff from COVID-19 as well as help the community at large combat the virus.

Earth Day 2020: the future for the past 50 years

Join Peter Schlosser, Christopher Boone, Kathleen Merrigan, Nina Berman and Manfred Laubichler for an online Earth Day discussion on Wednesday, April 22 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. MST. Closing remarks by Michael Crow.

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Global transformation to prosperous and equitable future on Earth

For the 15-year anniversary celebration for the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, Johan Rockström discussed climate tipping points and what we must do to avoid them.

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Silicon Kingdom Holdings funds ASU carbon-capture machines

A unique carbon-capture machine developed by ASU Professor Klaus Lackner has moved into the next stage of development with funding from SKH.

COVID-19: The ultimate stress test for our global futures

The COVID-19 pandemic is the ultimate stress test: What does it show so far, and how can we better prepare for future shocks?

Two sustainability scientists receive NSF CAREER award

Sustainability scientists Arianne Cease and Ariane Middel were identified as being among the nation’s most promising young faculty members and received the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award.