Energy

Urbana Renewal

Renewable energy sources like wind and sun could supply 8 percent of Illinois' electric supply by 2013.

July 21, 2005 - Chicago Sun-Times

Can Nuclear Power Slow Global Warming?

Despite safety issues and questions about future profits, climate change is causing western governments to take a fresh look at nuclear power.

July 10, 2005 - The Economist

California Leading The Way With Green Energy Sources

Four years after the energy blackouts, Californians are actively seeking alternative energy methods that won't disrupt the environment.

July 8, 2005 - USA Today

The Most Ambitious US Solar-Energy Initiative Ever Proposed

California Governor Schwarzenegger's ambitious solar-roof plan could get sidelined by partisan squabbling.

June 30, 2005 - The Guardian Unlimited

Expert Doubts Saudi Pledges To Increase Oil Output

Saudi Arabia may have overstated its crude oil reserves and may not be able to meet global demand says energy analyst and author Matthew R. Simmons.

June 19, 2005 - MSNBC

World's Leading Energy-Efficient Nation

Having already made "tremendous achievements" in energy efficiency, the country with the world's second largest economy, is embarking on a new phase.

June 6, 2005 - The New York Times

Microgeneration: Power By The People, For The People

Microgeneration is the local production renewable power by individuals and small communities.

May 4, 2005 - Time

Report Predicts Sharp Increase In Oil Price By 2010

Canadian firm projects price increases necessary to close gap between supply and demand for oil.

April 21, 2005 - CIBC World Markets

Oil And Peace Apparently Don't Mix

Oil strategists plan for geopolitical drama as demand increases.

April 12, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Is Wind Power Just Hot Air?

Skeptics claim that the benefits of wind power have been overstated.

March 28, 2005 - The Daily Telegraph

Bush's Retro Energy Policy

Arianna Huffington analyzes the Bush administration's energy policy.

March 25, 2005 - AlterNet

The Danger Of Drilling In Alaska

Thomas L. Friedman writes that the Bush administration's energy policy and the "obsession" to drill for oil in Alaska's wildlife refuge "endangers" the U.S.

March 21, 2005 - Star Tribune

The Million Solar Roofs Initiative

New California bill would provide funding for solar power in homes.

March 15, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Reframing The Energy Debate

Despite advances, clean energy is still seen as an "alternative". It is time to reframe the issue says Clint Wilder.

March 9, 2005 - The Cleveland Free Times

Farmers Harvest A New Crop -- Wind Energy

Farmers and tility companies explore tapping wind energy potential of farmlands.

March 7, 2005 - Michigan Live

Solar Tower: Power Source Of The Future?

The solar tower,a renewable energy plant that pumps out as much power as a small reactor, finds a build location.

February 26, 2005 - Wired

The Hydrogen Economy is a Nuclear Economy

Thousands of new nuclear reactors would be needed to produce the hydrogen required to meet America's energy needs.

February 4, 2005 - The Financial Times

Bush: Nuclear Energy Is 'Clean' And 'Renewable'

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal President Bush said that nuclear energy was a "clean renewable" energy source for the future."

January 18, 2005 - Portsmouth Herald

The Relationship Between Energy And Poverty

Energy plays an critical role in in reducing poverty and fuelling economic growth.

December 18, 2004 - Shared Spaces

Sam Who?

Bush nominates little-known official, Samuel Bodman, to be energy secretary.

December 11, 2004 - Bloomberg

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Senior Manager Operations, Urban Planning

New York City School Construction Authority

Building Inspector

Village of Glen Ellyn

Manager of Model Development

Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO

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100 Most Influential Urbanists

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Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

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