Environment
Book Review: Mugged By The State
A former reporter writes a scathing book about innocent citizens who find themselves overwhelmed by draconian laws -- many of them land use and environmental.
States To Sue Power Plants After EPA Abandons Probes
After the White House announced the termination of investigations against power plants that violated the Clean Air Act, three states said they would
White House Drops Probes Against Violating Power Plants
The Bush administration has ended investigations against 70 power plants that violated the Clean Air Act.
Who Should Control Montana's Rocky Mountain Front?
Will a search for natural gas destroy the largest complex of U.S. wild lands outside of Alaska?
After The Flames
Ecologists examine the long-term impact of wildfires on air, soil, and wildlife.
Architects Are Responsible For Much Global Warming
A veteran of green design has studied global warming and sees its cause -- and possible solution -- coming from the same unlikely source: architects.
If You Build It, What Will Come?
Is a semiconductor plant what a rural upstate town needs?
Sprawl Pushes Homes Into Vulnerable Locations
California's fire disaster is a reminder that development in the state is headed in the wrong direction.
Remediating Cell Phones
New cell phone laws are raising concerns over potential environmental hazards.
The Greasy Goods On Green Gasoline
Extra grease from Atlanta restaurants fuels the city's growing biodiesel industry.
Endangered Species Act Leads To Disaster
Fifteen years of the Endangered Species Act has caused a species disaster in California's fires.
In Montana, The Next Arctic Refuge Debate
The Montana Front lands join America's heated debate over energy production and wildlife.
Environmental Justice and Bus Depots
Faced with environmental and health hazards, community groups in low income areas of northern Manhattan are organizing for safer and evenly distributed bus depots.
The Cost Of Driving: 4 Tons Of Nature Per Mile
Readers discuss a recent study by University of Utah that found that the amount of gasoline needed by a reasonably efficient car to travel a single mile comes from 4 tons of prehistoric plant material.
The Future Of Oil
The Economist predicts the end of the age of oil is within sight.
How America Is Ravaging The Planet
In a major investigation, Matthew Engel reports on how the Bush administration is ignoring all attempts to curb serious environmental damage to the nation and the planet.
U.S. Metro Air Quality Not Improving
EPA reports that despite nationwide efforts there have been no overall air quality gains in the last decade.
Foreverglades
The latest project to protect and preserve the Florida Everglades indicates slow but certain progress between stakeholders.
More Problems With Yucca Nuke Dump
Many geology and water isssues have been overlooked by the DOE in selecting Yucca Mountain as the nation's nuclear depository.
Some Of The World's Worst Environmental Violations
The Netherlands Ministry of Spatial Planning takes on the issue of environmental enforcement around the world.
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
