Environment
Legislature Set To Challenge Schwarzenegger On Global Warming
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping for a major accomplishment on global warming, while the Democratic legislature is ready to challenge him by passing a tougher bill than the he currently advocates.
Recycling Accomplishes Nothing
The "meaningless ritual" is a waste of time, according to this opinion piece.
Salt Lake City's New Environmentally Sensitive Megasuburb
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp., a multinational mining company, plans a new megasuburb twice the size of San Francisco, for a half-million residents. The development is planned on the largest piece of private-owned land in the U.S.
Is EPA Overstating Pollution Risks?
New York and California have the most toxic air in the nation, according to a new EPA report . But what does this really tell us, asks critic Joel Schwartz.
California Plans To Cut Greenhouse Gases
California's governor and legislative leaders are backing a plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions 25% by 2020.
China's First LEED-certified Building
Beijing's new 'green' ministry of science building is China's first to pass the stringent, globally-recognized LEED certification.
Environmentalists, Republicans Stave Off Florida Keys Development
The Everglades-adjacent islands will remain under close watch by state government at least until 2009.
Americans Ready To Fight Global Warming
According to a recent poll, the vast majority of Americans believe global warming exists, and are prepared to take action.
Expedition Discovers Source Of Nile River
After many dangerous encounters, a British team claims to have discovered that the world's longest river is actually 107 kilometers longer than previously thought.
Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott Announces Ban On PVC
Wal-Mart CEO and eco-convert Lee Scott announces that beginning in 2009, the mega-chain will no longer sell any item made of PVC. The impacts will be felt globally.
Friday Funny: Number One Goes Green
Replacing water with slipperiness in an unexpected place can save energy.
What's More Worrisome Than Development?
Ecologists in the Tucson area have put development concerns on the back burner to publicize a more pressing problem: the infestation of highly-flammable buffelgrass in the Sonora Desert.
Brazilian President Lambasts Rich Countries On Environment
In front of the UN Convention of Biological Diversity, he calls for greater funding to protect environmental resources.
Groundwater Reuse Reduces Need For Imports
In Southern California, Ventura County has begun a Groundwater Enhancement and Treatment Program to increase its supply of local, affordable water.
Proposal To Tear Down Obsolete Viaduct Gains Momentum
While options for what to do with Seattle's obsolete waterfront Alaskan Way Viaduct may seem limited, another plan has been thrown into the mix.
New York Relieved To Be Oil-Independent
In the face of a ballooning national debt and possibly impending oil shocks, the city can rest assured that its public transit network provides residents with a little breathing room.
Top 10 Oil-Independent Cities
Sustainable living think tank SustainLane ranks the cities most likely to survive and thrive despite any potential oil crisis and spikes in gas prices.
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.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
