Environment
The Far-Reaching Impact Of Bush's Environmental Policies
This thought-provoking article explores the significance of the Bush administration's environmental policies and their far-reaching impact on land, water, air, energy and global climate.
The Environmental Policy Shapers
Who are the officials that help President Bush develop his environmental policies?
Bush's Global Warming Strategy Under Pressure
The seven states suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the Clear Air Act are bringing pressure on the Bush administration's "irresponsibly passive approach to global warming."
7 States To Sue EPA Over Air Pollution Standards
Seven states, mostly from the Northeast, plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over air pollution standards.
A Geneva Convention For The Environment
The world needs safeguards to protect the environment from ravages of war.
Tracking Impervious Surface Area In A Mixed-Use Development
Stormwater Magazine offers a monitoring system that makes the best use of buildable land.
The Politics Of Hydrogen
Europe is focussing on renewable energy sources for hydrogen to power fuel cells. The U.S. is leaning towards fossil fuels.
SUVs Top EPA's List Of Worst Pollutors
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rates vehicles according to how much they pollute.
President Bush's Environmental Vision Deserves Praise
Environmental groups shouldn't be sceptical of President Bush's environmental vision.
Book Review: 'Before The Deluge'
Deirdre Chetham's book "Before The Deluge: The Vanishing World of the Yangtze's Three Gorges" is a "quiet epitaph" for the region to be submerged by China's massive Three Gorges project.
New Policies Threaten National Forests
New policies would allow more logging of large tracts of national forests by timber companies.
The Forgotten Region
Teresa Fogelberg discusses the challenges faced by the 12 former Soviet countries as they look to build a cross border, sustainable future.
Choosing Between Forests And Jobs
New provisions could weaken Clinton-era forest protections.
Drought Brings Gardening Ban
Aurora residents are banned from planting new vegetable and flower gardens as the city enacts the area's toughest drought restrictions.
Pollution Cloud Could Travel To U.S.
A brown pollution cloud dubbed the "Asian Express" could cross the Pacific Ocean and reach the U.S. in 4 to 10 days.
Report Urges Canada Urban Land Cleanup
NRTEE is developing a national brownfield redevelopment strategy in order to ensure that Canada is a global leader in remediation.
Yellowstone: Should Snowmobiles Be Allowed?
Environmentalists oppose new rules that will allow snowmobile continued access to the Yellowstone National Park.
Conservations Seek To Cut Down Millions Of Trees
Conservationists are calling for the removal of millions of trees to help save one of Britain's most important natural habitats.
Bad News For The Environment
Considering President Bush's pledges for a clean environment and reduced dependence on foreign oil, the budget is "downright peculiar."
Americans Invest In Parks And Open Space
This report by the Trust for Public Land, tracks the results of conservation ballot measures across the country in 2002.
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
