The National Science Foundation has kicked off its first new directorate in more than 30 years with the goal of "secureing the future of the United States," reports the Arizona Republic.
The Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine is a collaboration between Arizona State University, the University of Nevada, and other universities in the Southwest, with the ultimate goal of powering the region's economy.
"The journey to build the engine took nearly two and a half years of focused effort, but the impact will resonate for decades to come, offering solutions that scale to meet today's challenges while fostering long-term resilience for future generations," says ASU's Peter Schlosser, who is also the project's principal investigator.
"So many of the top innovations in solar and water management have come right out of this region, and I think that's part of the reason NSF is investing in all of us at this scale," says Phoenix Mayor Katego Crow.
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Textbooks for Change, a London-based social enterprise that has obtained the B Corporation seal for positive social and environmental impact, is seeking investors that would be helping the company expand.