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August, 2007

August 27, 2007

Being Smart About Being Green

By Philip White
Arizona Republic: Environment

Photo of Philip White, Assistant Professor, Arizona State University Evidence that we each need to be more environmentally responsible surrounds us. Global warming is no longer just “a theory,” and the rate of species extinction increases precipitously as the growing human population expands its pressure on the Earth’s resources.
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August 4, 2007

Alternative Pavements Ease Urban-Heat Effect

by Jay Golden and Kamil Kaloush for the Arizona Republic

Photo of Jay Golden, Assistant Professor at Arizona State UniversityPhoto of Kamil Kaloush, Associate Professor at Arizona State UniversityIn rapidly urbanizing regions such as Phoenix, pavements comprise the largest percentage of the developed urban fabric, more so than roofs and open space. During daytime, streets, highways and parking lots absorb and retain short-wave radiation from the sun. > Read more…