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Integrated, Accurate Urban Data Key to Protecting Human Health, National Security

July 11, 2008

In his July 10, 2008, testimony before Congress, Professor Jay Golden calls for greater federal support for improved data collection and interagency collaboration.

More people, hotter temperatures, and a vulnerable electrical system. How will the US meet the growing demand for air conditioning in a way that protects our population while minimizing emissions of carbon dioxide that contribute to climate change? In his July 10, 2008, testimony before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, Professor Jay Golden called for greater federal support for improved data collection and interagency collaboration.

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Think Twice Before Recycling Your Computer

July 8, 2008

Discovery Channel: Tech
Dr. Eric Williams, Assistant Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and in the School of Sustainability, Arizona State University, writes about issues concerning recycling your computer.

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US Striving for Sustainability: Broad Clean-Energy Strategy Envisions Latching onto a Billion-Dollar Industry

July 6, 2008

Delaware Online
Professors and students are engaging in potentially groundbreaking work in environmental technology and research, including a clean-energy bus powered by hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels…

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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