Environment
Making The Rules
How an obscure government agency and the man who leads it implement the Bush administration's environmental policies.
An Impending Water Shortage In The West
For the first time in recorded history, the seven western states that rely on the Colorado River for water face the probability of a water shortage.
Call Of The Wild: Is It Cellular?
Cell towers and phones are invading national parks.
How Green Is Kerry?
The Seattle Times wraps up its week-long series on the presidential candidates' environmental stances.
Building Green With Hay
A Southern California city office building is the largest commercial project to be built with straw bale.
Why Did Russia Support The Kyoto Protocol?
The Economist analyzes the politics and economics behind the Russian government's decision to approve the Kyoto Protocol.
Russian Govt. Approves Kyoto Protocol
Russian ratification of the international treaty would increase its influence.
Anti-Bush Backlash Among Property Owners, Ranchers
Ranchers, hunters and rural property owners are unhappy with the Bush administration's natural gas drilling policies.
Climate Change/Hurricane Connection Ignored
The extreme weather ravaging the Carribean and Florida may well be linked to climate change -- but you'd never know it by watching the news.
Mountains of Debate Concerning Bush's Mining Policy
Traces the administration's efforts to allow mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia.
Bush, Kerry, And The Environment
Comparing the environmental philosophies of George Bush and John Kerry.
Throwing Cold Water On Global Warming
Neil Collins finds flaws in the stand that global warming is going to be catastrophic and wonders if we should be worrying about global cooling instead.
Who Is Responsible For The Hurricanes?
Devastating hurricanes are a sympton of a larger problem.
Global Dimming
Is the amount of sunlight reaching the planet decreasing?
Oceans 212
A new report paints a dire picture for the future of the nation's lakes and oceans, and offers 212 specific recommendations.
The Greenest House On The Block
A green housing project in Oregon actually generates more power than it needs.
Blair To Urge U.S. To Take Action On Global Warming
Tony Blair to urge U.S. to sign Kyoto Treaty.
Groups Charge New Rules Eliminate Public Participation
The advocacy organizations Public Citizen and the Nuclear Information and Resource Service will be arguing in a Boston court that new Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rules intended to increase "efficiency" in nuclear reactor licensing.
Hurricane Ivan May Not Be The Last
Hurricane Ivan, one of the most powerful recent Atlantic storms may not be the last.
A Global Warning?
Scientists claim man-made climate change is linked to the recent devastating hurricanes.
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
