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Archives
November, 2008
Striving to be Green
November 25, 2008
Arizona Republic
by Ginger D. Richardson
The Phoenix region knows that all too well and, it seems, is constantly reminded of its shortcomings.
The Valley is lashed in national surveys for its poor air quality, derided for its urban sprawl and mocked for its searing temperatures and growing heat island.
State’s Lag in Solar Energy Production Examined
November 25, 2008
East Valley Tribune
by Mike Branom
Arizona has plenty of sunshine, but that has yet to translate into an equal amount of solar energy production.
ASU Wind Turbines Generate Electricity and Interest
November 18, 2008
By Michelle Schwartz
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Global Institute of Sustainability
Why has Arizona State University installed six parapet wind turbines on the roof of the recently remodeled Global Institute of Sustainability building?
Wind turbines generate electricity from a free and clean renewable resource. They don’t add to global warming. And unlike solar power, the wind is often available both day and night.
> Read more…
Planting commemorates ASU’s sustainability efforts
November 10, 2008
The Arbor Day Foundation is recognizing ASU for its best practices in campus community forestry through the Tree Campus USA program.
The Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota held a tree-planting event on the ASU Tempe campus to officially kick off Tree Campus USA. Eight other college campuses across the U.S. are also being recognized this fall for their efforts.
To celebrate this achievement, more than 100 students, faculty, and staff at ASU’s Tempe Campus participated in a tree planting celebration hosted by the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota. > Read more…
Sustainability Practice with ASU’s Bonny Bentzin
November 4, 2008
Interview by Sean Briggs and Kari Utley
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Kari Utley: Welcome to a special edition of iPopping Podcasts from the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at the campus of Arizona State University, I’m Kari Utley.
For thousands of years the human species has called planet earth home. Within the past few decades, the health and vitality of our planet has been threatened. Perhaps now more than ever the term sustainability is being explored. Our very own Sean Briggs sits down with Bonny Bentzin, Manager of Arizona State’s Sustainability Business Practices, to find out more.
> Read more…
Striving to be Green
November 25, 2008
Arizona Republic
by Ginger D. Richardson
The Phoenix region knows that all too well and, it seems, is constantly reminded of its shortcomings.
The Valley is lashed in national surveys for its poor air quality, derided for its urban sprawl and mocked for its searing temperatures and growing heat island.
State’s Lag in Solar Energy Production Examined
November 25, 2008
East Valley Tribune
by Mike Branom
Arizona has plenty of sunshine, but that has yet to translate into an equal amount of solar energy production.
ASU Wind Turbines Generate Electricity and Interest
November 18, 2008
By Michelle Schwartz
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Global Institute of Sustainability
Why has Arizona State University installed six parapet wind turbines on the roof of the recently remodeled Global Institute of Sustainability building?
Wind turbines generate electricity from a free and clean renewable resource. They don’t add to global warming. And unlike solar power, the wind is often available both day and night.
> Read more…
Planting commemorates ASU’s sustainability efforts
November 10, 2008
The Arbor Day Foundation is recognizing ASU for its best practices in campus community forestry through the Tree Campus USA program.
The Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota held a tree-planting event on the ASU Tempe campus to officially kick off Tree Campus USA. Eight other college campuses across the U.S. are also being recognized this fall for their efforts.
To celebrate this achievement, more than 100 students, faculty, and staff at ASU’s Tempe Campus participated in a tree planting celebration hosted by the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota. > Read more…
Sustainability Practice with ASU’s Bonny Bentzin
November 4, 2008
Interview by Sean Briggs and Kari Utley
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Kari Utley: Welcome to a special edition of iPopping Podcasts from the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at the campus of Arizona State University, I’m Kari Utley.
For thousands of years the human species has called planet earth home. Within the past few decades, the health and vitality of our planet has been threatened. Perhaps now more than ever the term sustainability is being explored. Our very own Sean Briggs sits down with Bonny Bentzin, Manager of Arizona State’s Sustainability Business Practices, to find out more.
> Read more…
GREEN TALK COLUMNS
published in The Arizona Republic- August 30, 2008
High Expectations for 2nd GreenSummit - August 22, 2008
Now Is Time to Stop Building Freeways - July 25, 2008
Consider an Area’s Walkability - July 11, 2008
Sustainability Changes Outlook for Engineer - June 21, 2008
When Heat Threatens Society
SUSTAINABILITY DIGEST
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