Environment

EPA To Roll Back Clean Air Act

In a blow to environmentalists, the EPA proposes easing air quality restrictions on private industry.

June 16, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Development Threatens 'The Forgotten Coast'

Development, growing populations, and increasing water demands are threatening a way of life along Florida's "forgotten coast."

June 15, 2002 - The New York Times

Growth Of Environmental Activism In China

Environmental groups in China are becoming more active in China.

June 14, 2002 - The Guardian Unlimited

Silent Spring At 40

Rachel Carson's classic is not aging well, Reason columnist Ronald Bailey writes.

June 14, 2002 - Reason Online

The Biggest Environmental Challenge?

According to environmental commentator David Suzuki, one of the biggest challenges is overcoming depressing environmental news.

June 13, 2002 - Environmental News Network

Congress Plans For More Forest Protection

Scientific research and strong public support prompted Congress to action protecting National Forests from development.

June 12, 2002 - Sierra Club

Phoenix: World's Best Example Of A Heat Island

Phoenix's rapid development over the last four decades have made it the "prime example in the world" of a heat island.

June 12, 2002 - The Arizona Republic

Restoring A River

Scientists and engineers plan to use a new approach called "adaptive management" to reverse the damage suffered by the Colorado River ecosystem.

June 11, 2002 - The New York Times

Melting Glaciers Endanger Millions

Rapidly melting glaciers pose a serious threat

June 9, 2002 - The Guardian Unlimited

Delegates Debate Development At U.N. Summit

Over 6,000 delegates are meet in Indonesia to debate on how to protect the environment and raise living standards.

June 7, 2002 - The New York Times

Global Climate Change: It's Time To Act

The Bush administration's inaction on the issue of climate change will increase the risk and cost of averting global warming.

June 7, 2002 - The New York Times

EPA To Change Rules On E-Junk

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to change rules to encourage recycling and reuse of electronic waste,.

June 4, 2002 - Wired

Climate Change: Time To Get Serious

We need to get serious about climate change and redesign our energy system.

June 4, 2002 - The New York Times

Florida Community Faces Water Fight

A master planned retirement community wants to double in size, but nearby residents say there's not enough water to support the growth.

June 1, 2002 - The Orlando Sentinel

Green Inventory In D.C.

An inventory of D.C. trees will create a $1 million database that will be available to city agencies.

May 31, 2002 - The Washington Post

Global Impact Of Local Pollution

Satellites show how pollutants travel across the globe.

May 31, 2002 - Space.com

Unlimited Oil?

A new report suggests that the Earth may hold more oil and gas than previously believed.

May 31, 2002 - The Detroit News

A National Nuclear Dump?

The state of Utah is "horrified" with the Goshute Indians’ plan to turn its reservation into the nation's nuclear dump.

May 31, 2002 - The Times

We'll Take Your Nuclear Waste

A tiny tribe of Goshute Indians in Utah have offered up a plan to get rich quick by storing the nation's nuclear waste.

May 30, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

California's Largest Wetlands Restoration

A landmark $165 million deal to buy and restore salt ponds in the south San Francisco Bay is the largest project in the state's history.

May 30, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

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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