Environment
Planning for 'Climate Refugees'
The nations that have benefitted most from industrialization should accept responsiblity for those who will be displaced by climate change.
Why Kids -- and Cities-- Need Nature
Neil Peirce looks at two recent books that show how to reconnect young people with the natural world.
Mothers For Environmental Change
Mothers could be a potent force for environmental change.
Sunny Size Up
The world's largest solar power plant is planned for Portugal.
Roadless Rule Revoked
A new rule gives governors 18 months to propose to the Agriculture Department which national forest land should be left untouched and which should be opened for other uses.
Bush Administration Lifts National Forest Protections
Some of the nation's most pristine federal lands, protected by Clinton era rules, have been opened to commercial uses such as mining, logging, and road-building.
Special Series on Habitat Conservation
A three-part special series looks at habitat plans from across the nation and explores how deals made by the federal government are pushing endangered species to extinction.
Understanding Climate Change - Part II
In the second part of a three-part series on global warming, Elizabeth Kolbert looks at the impact of climate change on sophisticated cultures in the past.
Debunking ALA's 'State Of The Air' 2005 Report
The American Enterprise Institute's Joel Schwartz offers his annual column explaining why ALA's 'State of the Air' report is misleading again in 2005.
Greenpeace Co-Founder Dies
Bob Hunter, described as he "creative force" of Greenpeace, helped spur a global ecological movement.
U.S. Scientists Detect Global Warming's 'Smoking Gun'
Group of U.S. scientists say their study proves that human activities are warming the planet.
Development Pressure On Home Of Bald Eagles
Petty Island, home to bald eagle,s is under pressure to develop.
Understanding Climate Change - Part 1
First installment of Elizabeth Kolbert's series on global climate change.
Bush, Congress, Lack Environmental Leadership
The Congress and the U.S. president have not risen to face the greatest challenge of our times says Gaylord Nelson.
Communicating The Impact Of Global Warming
Elizabeth Kolbert talked to the world's top scientists to get at the heart of the debate on global warming.
Challenging The Environmental Movement On Core Issues
Stewart Brand believes that environmentalists should rethink their positions on population growth, urbanization, genetically modified crops, and nuclear power.
Wal-Mart's Green Program
For less than 1% of its 2004 profit, Wal-Mart has managed to boost its environmental image and receive media congratulations.
Flat Earth Award
Dr. Fred Singer offers an acceptance speech after being awarded the flat earth award for denying global warming.
Test Your Climate-change Knowledge
Grist environmental columnist Umbra Fisk challenges enviros with a (very) difficult quiz on climate change.
Collaboration Key To Resolving Western Water Conflicts
Finding a solution the water problem in the western U.S. is not going to be easy.
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.
planning NEXT
Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
