Environment

Experiments In Sustainable Forestry

The California Jackson Demonstration State Forest experiment in sustainable forestry has been an economic success. But is the policy driven by the wrong incentives?

May 4, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Questions To Ask About The State Of The Air

The Reason Public Policy Institute offers four questions reporters should ask about the ALA's "State of the Air" Report.

May 3, 2003 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Corporate America And The Environment

As government funds to support environmental R&D dry up, corporate American is finding it worthwhile to pick up the bill.

May 2, 2003 - Business Week

MA Endangered Species Act Is Byzantine

The costs and delays of wetlands development rules prompt Massachusetts officials to consider changes.

May 2, 2003 - The Boston Globe

Is There Rocket Fuel In Your Salad?

Study finds the water sources of major cities such as Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas have been contaminated with a component of missile fuel and poses health risks to 20 million people.

May 1, 2003 - Environmental Working Group

Special Report: The World's Water Crisis

BBC World Service investigates the world's growing water shortage.

May 1, 2003 - BBC News

Rediscovering Our Place In Nature

David Suzuki examines how the move from small villages to big cities has estranged us from nature, and particularly from biotechnology.

April 30, 2003 - Environmental News Network

Fake Lawn Faux Pas

Plastic landscaping may be morphing beyond pink flamingos & poolside excess into an entire lifestyle statement.

April 30, 2003 - The Denver Post

Balancing Sustainable Development

Steven Hayward examines the notion of 'sensible environmentalism', and how it may become a guide for development.

April 29, 2003 - American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Re

How You Can Fight Global Warming

You can fight global warming and save money at the same time using these 51 easy ways.

April 26, 2003 - National Geographic

Senior Death Discount

Has the Bush administration weakened clean air rules as they apply to the elderly to create a 'senior death discount'?

April 25, 2003 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Los Angeles Admits 3,600 Sewage Spills

The city's Bureau of Sanitation concedes in a federal court filing that it is responsible for thousands of spills.

April 24, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Earth Day Green Quiz

How well-informed are you about environmental issues? Test your knowledge with this green quiz from the Economist.

April 23, 2003 - The Economist

Environmental Crisis In Iraq

Protecting the environment in Iraq more than a luxury; it is vital for the country infrastructure.

April 23, 2003 - National Public Radio

Environmental Concerns On The Decline

Over the last year, American became less likely to favor aggressive action to correct environmental problems.

April 22, 2003 - The Gallup Organization

Top 20 States Losing Farmland To Development

Farming on the Edge presents the top 20 states losing prime farmland to development, as well as posters and images.

April 16, 2003 - American Forests

Sprawl In The Spotlight

The April issue of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment presents an review of the top websites exploring the issue of sprawl.

April 15, 2003 - Frontiers In Ecology And The Environment

Urban Parks: Innovate Or Stagnate

If the majority of America's parks aren't going to stagnate, they're going to need to learn from those parks that are getting it right.

April 14, 2003 - Planetizen

A Disinformation Battle In Michigan?

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources attempts to confront disinformation campaigns waged by property rights activists.

April 12, 2003 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Is That A Daisy Growing On Your Roof?

More people are finding that 'ecoroofs' help both their property and the environment blossom.

April 11, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

Transportation Planner I

KFH Group Inc.

Director, Strategy and Research

Greater Baltimore Committee

Senior Planner

Eagle County Government

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.