Environment
The Endangered Endangered Species Act
The 30-year old Endangered Species Act may face sweeping changes.
Premature Deaths Attributed To Smog
Ground-level ozone, a common form of air pollution long linked to breathing problems, is being blamed for thousands of premature deaths each year in a new study of 95 urban areas.
Restaurant Recycling Eases Landfill Burden
California's expanding restaurant food waste recycling program gives back to agricultural areas and draws international attention.
Climate Change Disaster Looms in the Arctic
A major study shows that between the melting of the polar arctic ice cap and the accumulation of toxic chemicals, northern wildlife including the polar bear are heading for extinction in this century.
Wind Power and Climate Change
Simulations of mass wind-power operations show that they would change the climate on a global scale.
Worlds Largest 'Green' Dorm Opens
South Carolina U. Creates an enviromentally designed complex for 500 students for the same cost as conventional construction.
Author Warns of an 'Ecological 9/11'
If humanity doesn't change the way it treats the planet, it may take an ecological disaster to "wake us up."
Review: 'The End Of Environmentalism'
Joel Makower reviews the paper "The Death of Environmentalism" by Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus.
Sometimes The City Can Be A Jungle -- Literally
From black spitting cobras to leopard cats, Singapore's suburbs are clawing their way back to the heart of the city.
Beijing's Environmental 'State Of Emergency'
China's capital is in 'a state of emergency' because of air pollution.
Reclaiming The Los Angeles River
Efforts to revitalize Los Angeles' long-neglected river get a boost as a consultant is sought to design a plan for the waterway.
Terry Tamminen, California's New Environmental Chief
From pool cleaner to actor and now California's environmental protection secretary, Terry Tamminen's unusual background makes him a perfect fit for the job.
Solution Dilution
Bush administration opposes recommendations in Arctic climate-change report.
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.
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
