Environment
2004 Election: 'What Do We Do Now?'
Leading environmentalists,thinkers, and others react to the results of the 2004 U.S. election.
Wildfires Linked To Global Warming
An article in the journal Nature suggests that climate warming is party at fault for massive wildfires in the Western U.S.
When Ecotourism Kills
Well-meaning tourists are putting increasing pressure on animals worldwide, new studies show.
EPA Undermined Enforcement
Bush appointee charges that EPA tried to thwart lawsuits against polluting power plants.
List of Endangered Species Growing
The World Conservation Union urges governments and businesses worldwide to take action.
Postmodern Deconstructionism
Building recycling is on the rise.
Rising Gas Prices Don't Curtail Gas-Hog Sales
This Washington Times commentary argues that consumers continue to purchase fuel inefficient vehicles despite rising gas prices.
Nine Indicators Show Environment Worsening
According to pollution-oriented indicators compiled from government and university statistics by Knight Ridder, the nation's environment is deteriorating.
Assessing Collaborative Environmental Management
Does local control over environmental projects result in better outcomes than higher levels of government?
An Environmental Litmus Test For Presidential Candidates
Stephen Hese analyzes the environmental record of John Kerry and George Bush.
Kyoto Treaty Is Not Enough
UN climate chief says more needs to be done to counter global warming.
Report Criticizes Canada's Environmental Efforts
A report by Canada's commissioner of the environment criticizes environmental progress.
Fifteen Questions For Bush And Kerry
The Oregonian gets George Bush and John Kerry to respond to questions about their stand on environmental issues.
California's Mystery Land Benefactor
The LA Times identifies retired mathemetician David Gelbaum, who has quietly given at least $250 million to preserve California's wildlife corridors.
US falls behind on solar power
For the past five years, growth in solar and wind power has increased by 30% per year. Yet the Bush Administration's energy policy has failed to respond to this opportunity.
California Program Rewards Landowners Who Save Trees
Other states are studying California's newly launched voluntary program that offers incentives to landowners to leave forests standing.
A Conversation With David Orr
An interview with environmental educator and writer David Orr.
Worse Than Global Warming?
The most serious sustainability problem facing the world isn't global warming.
What's Your Ecological Footprint?
A new report charges that humans are consuming natural resources 20% faster than nature can renew them.
Canada's First National Urban Park
Can a new urban park on the north side of Toronto change the city and offer a new model of urban planning?
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.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
