Environment
Smoggiest Cities In The Nation
California, Pennsylvania and Texas were the smoggiest states based on the number of exceedances of the health standard.
Saving The Disappearing Coast
Every year, a part of the U.S. coastline the size of Manhattan, disappears into the sea. Will the efforts to save the coast trigger negative side-effects?
The Great Unknown Environmental Disaster
It is one of the worst environmental disasters in the U.S. but it hardly receives any publicity.
California Is Not A Water Hog
Although it has often been accused of hogging water by its neighbors, Southern California is leading the way in conservation and reservoir storage.
Urban Sprawl And The Night Sky
As cities flood themselves with ever more light, scientists worry about losing the night sky and irrevocably disrupting nocturnal rhythms.
City Hopes Metro Will Ease Congestion, Pollution
Possibly India's largest infrastructure project since the building of New Delhi, the city hopes the new metro will ease traffic congestion and pollution.
Sprawl Threatens 'Venice Of The New World'
Overpopulation and urban sprawl threatenes historic zone in Mexico City.
NJ To Abandon AIr Pollution Control Program
NJ Dept. Of Environment Protection plans to abandon an emissions trading program similar to the one being promoted at the national level by the USEPA.
Sustainability In London
Scientists and policy-makers meet in London to discuss noise pollution and filth.
New Rules To Improve Water Quality In Wisconsin
New rules require developers and farmers to create buffers around rivers and streams, retain stormwater, detain sediments from construction sites, and reduce impervious surfaces in new developments.
From Forests To Flooring
While Indonesia's timber industry is booming, its tropical forests are disappearing fast. Timber from illegal logging is made into stationary, flooring and furniture for sale in Japan, China, Europe, and the U.S.
Why Corporations Are Building Green
Metropolis Magazine examines three compelling reasons that corporations are looking seriously at "green buildings".
Ranchlands: Last Hope For Preserving Habitat
New research shows that ranchlands, long accused of damaging the ecosystem, play a beneficial role in protecting habitat for native species.
Cold War Contaminant Found In U.S. Drinking Water
Efforts are underway to fight a water pollutant from the Cold War has been found in drinking water across the country.
Does Sprawl Change The Weather?
The BBC reports that climate experts are urging the UK government to examine links between sprawl and the climate.
Garbage In, Resource Out
Social entrepreneurs are putting sustainability into practice. Here is an innovative practical solution that creates a business opportunity and generates social benefits while solving an environmental problem.
'Resource Conservation Challenge' Announced By EPA
The EPA kickoffs its campaign challenging Americans to boost national recycling rates and revitalizing the landscape.
Cities Anticipate Significant Water Cutbacks
Salt River Project will reduce water deliveries to Phoenix area cities by one-third next year.
Ask Umbra: Environmental Advice
Grist Magazine features Umbra -- the world's funniest environmental advice column.
New Disease Infects Doug Firs
Scientists find that the Northwest's Douglas firs are susceptible to a spreading disease.
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
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
