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ASU research reveals regions in US where heat adaptation and mitigation efforts can most benefit future populationsExtreme heat waves, once considered rare, are now frequent and severe in cities due to climate change. Phoenix faced such a brutal heat wave in July 2023 when it endured 31 consecutive days of high temperatures of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The severity of… |
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Powering up clean energy systems educationThe U.S. has work to do in the development of technologies that are going to help the country to reach the goal of being 100% carbon-pollution free by 2035, according to the Office of Energy Efficiency… |
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Curbing concrete’s carbon emissions with innovations in cement manufacturing… |
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NSF-funded, ASU-led sustainability, economic development initiative taps new CEOSome might look at the explosive growth of the desert Southwest, a region gripped by a decades-long drought and besieged by rising temperatures, as a testament to humanity’s hubris. For Brian Sherman, it’s evidence of our adaptability and capacity for problem-solving.… |
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Curtailing unhealthy impacts of steel productionEmissions from millions of automobiles powered by fossil fuels continue to pose a serious threat to the Earth’s environmental health. But they’re not alone in doing such damage. Many industrial processes are exacerbating the problem by putting substances into the… |
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Setting new standards for materials testingIn sunny parts of the world, solar panels seem to be everywhere. The panels, typically made from silicon, provide an electricity source that produces no carbon emissions. While they are an important part of reducing society’s fossil fuel dependency, traditional… |
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Making eco-friendly microelectronicsAir travel contributes a significant percentage of the world’s carbon output, with the industry’s activities resulting in 2.1% of greenhouse gas emissions… |
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ASU executive MBA program ranks No. 12 in worldEarlier this week, the Financial Times released their annual ranking of executive MBA programs across the globe. Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business Executive MBA (EMBA) program in China, with partners at the Shanghai National Accounting… |
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The hidden cost of the American food systemEditor’s note: This is the third story in a series exploring how ASU tackles complex problems to help transform entire systems for the better. Read … |
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ASU study: Satellite captures carbon dioxide aurora from spaceWhile the night sky, with its display of "northern lights" or auroras, has captivated the attention of scientists and sky gazers for centuries, much less is known about the aurora associated with carbon dioxide until now. In a new study published in… |