Environment
States Scramble To Make Up For Federal Inaction On Environment
States step in to make up for the federal government's shortcomings on environmental regulation.
The Cost Of Bush Administration's Environmental Policies
The Bush administration's failure to update penalties for illegal pollution will cost taxpayers at least $39 million.
Pigeons In The Fast Lane
It's long been known that birds use natural landmarks to navigate. Now scientists say pigeons are using a new tool to guide their way: roads and rail tracks.
Sustainability for Canadian Cities Possible Within A Generation
Dr. David Suzuki presents new environmental report to conference of Canadian municipal and federal leaders
Fight Or Flight From A Company Town
Faced with rising complaints near a coal-fired power plant, the polluter makes an offer the people of Cheshire, Ohio can't refuse.
Growth Pressure, Lack Of Planning Aggravate Fire Risks
Residents continue to inundate fire-prone areas of the west even after last fall’s devastating fires claimed 25 lives and more than 3,600 homes
A Little Lead Poisoning Never Hurt
Georgia lawmakers have raided the state's Hazardous Waste Trust Fund, leaving 539 toxic sites untended.
Parking Lots And Climate Change
Even seemingly benign land uses may contribute to global climate change, perhaps more than the carbon dioxide, the leading suspect.
World Oil Supply Approaching Tilting Point
Supply and demand are heading for an inevitable collision, with price rationing sure to follow.
National Security Agency Opens Environmental Study
Top secret agency allows officials from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Maryland Department of the Environment and Fort Meade's environmental office to view a pollution report.
America's Greenest Building
Los Angeles has two of the most ecologically advanced buildings in the country -- and both are competing for the title of the greenest building in America.
Will Global Warming Lead To War?
The United Nations will study link between global warming and human conflict.
Al Gore On Global Warming And The Environment
Al Gore criticizes the Bush administration environmental policies.
10 Most Endangered National Parks
A conservation group releases its annual list of the nations 10 most endangered national parks.
A Truck-sized Loophole
Will all sedans eventually morph into light trucks and SUVs?
Everglades Cleanup At Stake In Court Case
Supreme Court case has implications for biggest US environmental restoration project.
Earthquake Prediction Months In Advance
A UCLA team has developed a methodology to predict earthquakes. The last two predictions have been correct.
Climate Change And Biodiversity Loss
Many plant and animal species are unlikely to survive climate change, according to new research published in Nature.
Global Warming: Million Species At Risk Of Extinction
A study reveals that global warming could cause the extinction of a million species by 2050.
Free Markets And Clean Energy
Free markets may be the ticket to a clean energy revolution.
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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