Environment
Does Reducing Pollution Save Money?
California is pushing ahead with an ambitious plan to fight global warming.
Global Warming Displaces Pacific Islanders
U.N. scientific panel reports on what it says may be the first example of people being formally displaced due to rising sea levels caused by global warming.
New Orleans' Residents Face Toxic Hazards
Despite official reassurances that residents can safely return to salvage their belongings, the NRDC warns that the soil in New Orleans is dangerously contaminated with toxins.
California Will Miss Environmental Targets
Report concludes that California will miss targets set by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to reduce greenhouse gases.
World-wide Protests Urge Action To Combat Global Warming
Over 100,000 people in 30 countries urges countries to combat global warming.
The Silicon Valley Of Green Building
The Northwest is home to several prominent environmentally friendly architecture and development firms that are paving the way for a 'green' renaissance.
New Orleans is Doomed Without Restored Coastal Wetlands
If the Bush Administration continues to refuse to fund coastal wetland restoration, then New Orleans is doomed and should be abandoned, argues Mike Tidwell.
Carmaker Encourages Employees To Walk To Work
Mazda is recommending employees walk rather than drive to work.
Nations Seek Financial Rewards To Preserve Forests
At a U.N. climate conference in Montreal, nations seek to earn carbon credits for projects that avoid deforestation.
Media Criticized For Gloomy Environmental Coverage
The world's media is criticized for negative coverage of environmental issues.
Harbin Chemical Spill: One More Cost of Low Prices
Joshua Muldavin writes that the massive chemical contamination of China's Songhua River is but a symptom of an unsustainable global economy in which rural areas bear the environmental costs of global industrialization and consumption.
The Secret International Voluntary Sustainable Principles
In what may prove to be a fundamental shift in sustainable resources, a new international coalition is poised to direct trillions of dollars into markets linked to climate change, clean technology and sustainable use of natural resources.
Is Wal-Mart Really Going Green?
The mega-retailer has announced a slew of environmentally friendly policies. Is this an honest attempt at change or greenwashing?
Saving Our Nation's Streams
Streams are the backbone of all drinking water, so why has so little attention been paid to their disappearance?
UK University Campus Goes Green
At Bradford U. the master plan aims to create a sustainable campus.
Investing And Global Warming
Global warming is expected to impact businesses and global markets. For investors, climate change is no longer just about the environmenta; it is a fundamental financial and economic issue.
Oil Sands Boom Threatens Environment
Driven by the need to quench North America's thirst for energy, the rapid development of Canada's oil sands resources has sidelined discussions about its harmful environmental impacts.
Report Finds Environmental Regulation Is Good For Businesss
A report by European environmental protection agencies that environment-friendly practices result in increased profits for businesses.
Living And Building Green
Building green isn't just a matter of construction and design -- we must change our entire way of thinking.
Global Warming's Dire Effect on World's Freshwater Supply
The greatest and most immediate effect of global warming may be on the world's fresh water supplies
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 Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
