Environment
Smog Hits A Record Low In 2004
2004 has seen the lowest ozone levels in over 30 years, according to Joel Schwartz.
A Harbinger Of Global Warming's Impact?
Amphibian populations around the world are in rapid decline. This is bad news for us humans.
White House Sacrificing Clean Water To Help Halliburton?
The Bush administration supports a controversial drilling technique that favors Halliburton, Dick Cheney's former employer, even as some complain that the practice puts drinking water at risk.
Going For The Green
The new "Green Communities Initiative" will help produce environmentally friendly and affordable homes around the United States.
Bush-Kerry Debate: The Missing Issue
In their last debate the presidential candidates did not discuss an important issue.
Scientists Fear 'Runaway' Greenhouse Effect
An unprecedented leap in C02 levels over the past two years is leading some scientists to wonder if the Earth's atmosphere is losing its ability to absorb greenhouse gases.
What Happened To The EPA?
Is the campaign to realign the nation's environmental policies a needed adjustment, or a gutting of environment laws?
The Benefits Of Scrapping Old Cars
Are vehicle buy-back programs reducing emissions?
City With Smallest Ecological Footprint In Canada
The mining city of Sudbury -- once so polluted and denuded that NASA astronauts practiced for their moon landings there -- is being recognized for its innovative energy conservation strategies.
Nevada's 'Ornamental' Water
Developers in Nevada begin importing water for decorative fountains to get around water conservation efforts.
How To Be Green
Readers ask green-business guru Joel Makower practical questions about how to live the green life.
Fighting For Sustainable Development
Profile of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai who was recognized for her "holistic" approach to sustainable development.
Ecologist Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Environmentalist who worked to slow deforestation, preserve biodiversity, and educate people about their environment, wins the Nobel Peace Prize.
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.
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.
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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
