Environment

The Very Real Effects Of Global Warming

For the first time, a study ties human-influenced global warming to the likelihood of extreme summers.

December 6, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Cost Of ESA Protection Is Too High

Governors from Western states meet to discuss reforming the 31-year-old Endangered Species Act.

December 5, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

An Environmental Agenda For L.A. Ports

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach must work to reduce air pollution even as shipping volume expands.

December 4, 2004 - The Metro Investment Report

Washington State Proposes Tighter Emissions For Vehicles

Washington state would follow California's lead in establishing tough new automotive standards to slash emissions of greenhouse gases under a proposed new bill.

December 3, 2004 - The Seattle Times

Employer Offers Hybrid Car Purchase Incentive

Firm offers 'biggest, wildest hybrid incentive' -- $5,000 to its employees who purchase qualifying vehicles.

December 2, 2004 - USA Today

Environmentalists Worried About Second Bush Term

Environmental groups fear the worst during the second Bush administration.

December 2, 2004 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Equity In Access To The Waters?

As condo owners buy up Florida's marinas, recreational boaters are left in the cold.

December 1, 2004 - The Orlando Sentinel

Is China Ready To Embrace Sustainability?

Representatives from China's Ministry of Construction have announced an ambitious sustainable growth plan for the country.

December 1, 2004 - MetropolisMag.com

Flooding The Grand Canyon To Restore It

Glen Canyon Dam releases flood waters in massive experiment to rebuild the sandbars and beaches in the Canyon.

November 27, 2004 - USA Today

Blue States to go Green?

In the wake of the election, many environmentalists are calling for a turn to state and local politics to achieve environmental goals.

November 25, 2004 - Truthout

Brazil's Tree Police

Latin America's biggest environmental police training camp opens in Brazil.

November 22, 2004 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Does The U.S. Forest Service Lie?

Bizarre economic incentives encourage the U.S. Forest Service to cut timber and fight fires even if doing so makes no ecological sense.

November 22, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Kyoto Protocol Start Date Finalized

The international treaty will become official on February 16, 2005.

November 21, 2004 - BBC News

Over 15,000 Species Facing Extinction, Report Warns

Development pressures, habitat loss, climate change and pollution are driving the world's non-human species and plants to the brink.

November 20, 2004 - International Union for Conservation of Nature

Another Ecological Footprint Calculator

Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires?

November 20, 2004 - Earthday Resources

Clean-Air Cops Handcuffed

The EPA wants stricter curbs on air pollution. But critics say lax enforcement may undermine its goals.

November 19, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Endangered Endangered Species Act

The 30-year old Endangered Species Act may face sweeping changes.

November 18, 2004 - Grist Magazine

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.

November 18, 2004 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Restaurant Recycling Eases Landfill Burden

California's expanding restaurant food waste recycling program gives back to agricultural areas and draws international attention.

November 16, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

November 12, 2004 - The Independent

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

Transportation Planner I

KFH Group Inc.

Director, Strategy and Research

Greater Baltimore Committee

Senior Planner

Eagle County Government

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.