Environment
What's Missing At The Republican Convention?
None of the speeches at the Republican convention have mentioned the environment. Sunny Lewis analyzes Republican Party platform's stance on environmental issues.
A Voracious Earth
Some regions -- especially in Asia -- are overusing their renewable resources.
Signs Of Change
A National Geographic cover story illustrates the signs and impact global climate change with compelling photographs.
Drought In The West May Mean The End Of Growth
Historical trends in rainfall may mean cities in the West are living beyond their means. [Link corrected.]
Coal-fired Power Plants Are Fossil Fuel Dinosaurs
Why is Los Angeles Department of Water and Power planning to invest $400 million in a coal-fired power plant in Utah when pollution-free renewable sources of electricity are becoming affordable?
Prospects For A Declining World Population
Will slowing population growth and higher densities solve the environmental crisis?
U.S. Study Contradicts White House's Global Warming Stand
Study concludes that warmer temperatures may have in part be caused by human activities.
The Impact Of Electronic Waste
Computers and high-tech equipment from Western economies are being recycled in dangerous village processing plants in China, India and other parts of Asia.
Beyond Oil
Development in the Arab world is centering on tourism as the area attempts to diversify.
The New U.S. 'OPEC States'
The Los Angeles Times reports on an unprecedented push by the Bush Administration to lift protections on federal lands for oil and gas exploration.
The 'Toyota-ization' Of Deserts
Blowing desert dust is a growing environmental problem, made worse by dust-spewing SUVs replacing camels for desert travel.
Schools And Freeways Don't Mix
Studies show emissions from traffic on freeways detrimental to schoolchildren's health.
Managing Agricultural Land Use And Food Supply
"Whoever controls the seed, controls the food," says a scientist in a new movie about the future of agricultural land use and food.
Calculate Your Total Greenhouse Emissions
EPA's online calculator provides an estimate of your household's greenhouse gas emissions.
Schwarzenegger's Top Environmental Official
Grist Magazine features an interview with Schwarzenegger's go-to guy on the environment.
A Fast Track To Sprawl
New Jersey's Highlands bill will encourage sprawl and cause pollution.
Cities Choosing Greener Future
Several big cities across the nation are making serious commitments to sustainable energy.
One Source Of Water, Two Uses
Believed to be the first of its kind in North America, a project in Toronto will use frigid water from deep in Lake Ontario to cool buildings downtown then treat it for drinking water.
A Word Accelerates Mountaintop Mining
By changing the word "waste" to "fill" in a regulation covering coal mining, Bush appointees have allowed an increase in the destruction of mountaintops in Appalachia.
Impact Of Global Warming
Amy Goodman interviews David Helvarg and George Monbiot about extreme weather and the effects of global warming.
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
