Environment
Hiking California's 'Public' Coastline
A band of amateur hikers attempts to hike the entire length of the 'public' California Coastline. The coastline is still far from public, however.
Economic Argument For Environmental Regulations
A "startling" report by the Office of Management and Budget concludes that the benefits of environmental regulations exceeded the costs.
How Environmentalism Must Change
Genetic engineering of foods is poised to feed humanity. Except that the environmentalists won't let it.
Los Angeles Suffers Worst Smog In Six Years
After years of alleged improvements, Los Angelenos are breathing the most polluted air in six years.
Leavitt's Environmental Record Isn't The Issue
Regulations must be based on independent scientific findings, not on political considerations.
Bush, Oil, And The Global Climate Crisis
An interview with environmental reporter and author Ross Gelbspan.
California's Sustainable Revolution
While the recall election has focused the attention of the media onto the budget crisis, California has quietly proceeded with a progressive model for sustainable building that is being reviewed and replicated nationwide.
Bush Administration Sabotaged Environmental Research
An investigation reveals that the Bush White House has tried to underplay the seriousness of global warming by covering up research of its own scientists.
Climate Change: Largest Arctic Ice Shelf Breaks
Scientists say the breakup of the largest ice shelf in the Northern Hemisphere is evidence of global warming and a harbinger of future events.
Make Every Drop Count...Or Else
Suffering from drought, city inspectors patrol neighborhoods to enforce its newly implemented water restrictions.
Schwarzenegger's Hydrogen-powered Hummer
Schwarzenegger defends his Hummer and says if elected, he'll convert it to run on hydrogen.
Environmental Terrorists Strike Again
Six homes in San Diego, CA are torched by members of the Earth Liberation Front, who leave the message, "development equals destruction."
Twenty Percent Of U.S. Trees Lost To Sprawl
U.S. cities have lost more than 20 percent of their trees in the past 10 years, due primarily to urban sprawl, says the environmental group, American Forests.
More On Sprawl and Obesity
David Suzuki explains why North America's car-centric society is responsible for the near-epidemic levels of obesity.
Anti-Poverty Program Promotes Recycling for Food
As part of an anti-poverty program in Caracas, food is given to residents in exchange for scrap metal, glass and other recyclable garbage.
Fresh Air, Soft Lights Show The Way To Smarter Energy Use
When the lights went out during the Blackout of 2003 in Detroit, the Midtown neighborhood sprang to life with creativity, conversation and children singing.
Air At Ground Zero Called 'Brutal'
In the two years since the attack, thousands of New Yorkers have contacted the World Trade Center health registry, reporting cases of persistent coughs, wheezing, shortness of breath and sinus inflammation.
Fuel Of The Future: Hope Or Hype?
New technology holds the promise of a breakthrough environment-friendly fuel. Or it could be a red herring.
A Sustainable Vision For Ground Zero
A non-profit organization promotes sustainable development in Lower Manhattan.
Can L.A.'s River Be Saved?
A collaboration of local government agencies outlines a 10-year plan to restore and clean up the Los Angeles river.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
