Sustaining Arizona

June 30, 2008

The Arizona Republic is having a six-part series on sustainability running, June 22-28, 2008. A list of the articles can be found below.

6/22 – What are you willing to do?
6/23 – Leading the way to cleaner air?
6/24 – Pushing for cleaner energy
6/25 – Making the most of our water
6/26 – Building on sustainability
6/27 – Living a sustainable life, ways to minimize damage

When Heat Threatens Society

June 21, 2008

by Sharon Harlan for The Arizona Republic 

Now that triple-digit temperatures have returned to the Valley, it is time to consider once again how to avoid health problems that can occur because of prolonged exposure to extreme heat.
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Regional Effort Urged for Alternative Energy Projects

June 17, 2008

The Arizona Republic

If Arizona is to lead in the research and use of solar and other alternative sources of energy, a regional approach is needed, says an expert on sustainability.

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Panels to Provide ASU with Solar Energy

June 16, 2008

Web Devil

In a world abuzz with the green movement, ASU is taking a step to do its part.

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ASU Leads the Nation with Largest University Solar Installation

June 10, 2008

Arizona State University (ASU) has awarded energy contracts to Honeywell Building Systems, Independent Energy Group and SolEquity to install two megawatts of solar electric modules on approximately 135,000 square feet of building rooftop space and some parking structures on its Tempe campus. With this investment ASU reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy through what will be the largest deployment of solar power infrastructure by any U.S. university.
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