Environment

Dirty Secrets of City Trash

Do you know where your city's trash goes to? Here is the story of how much it costs New York City to get rid of its trash.

March 27, 2001 - The New York Times

After 'Silent Spring,' Secret Spin

Rachel Carson's landmark book "Silent Spring" ushered in the new environmental age and triggered the chemical industry's secret spin machine.

March 26, 2001 - The New York Times

Downtown L.A.'s First State Park

The Trust For Public Land purchases an industrial park and creates the first state park and recreation complex in downtown Los Angeles.

March 24, 2001 - Environmental News Network

Regulating Light Pollution

State officials are considering legislation that would control the growing problem of light pollution.

March 24, 2001 - The Boston Globe

Florida's Water Crisis

Due to record droughts, the toughest watering restrictions South Florida has ever seen will be in place by the end of the month.

March 16, 2001 - The Orlando Sentinel

Small Towns Make Hay While Snow Falls

Winter tourism is reviving small town economies but conservation groups warn of environmental damage.

March 15, 2001 - The Washington Post

The Great Lakes: Mixing Water And Oil

The energy crisis has ignited a debate over drilling for oil and natural gas under the Great Lakes, the world's largest source of fresh water.

March 15, 2001 - The Chicago Tribune

Bush's U-Turn On Environment

Citing energy crisis, President Bush breaks campaign environmental promises.

March 14, 2001 - CBS News

City Plans Green Buildings

From the new Central Library to the new Civic Center, Seattle's civic buildings are going green--being built with energy efficiency, water conservation, recycled materials and improved environmental quality in mind.

March 14, 2001 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Conservation Threatened

A federal program to protect Wisonsin wetlands is in danger of being eliminated.

March 13, 2001 - The Chicago Tribune

The Worst Cars And SUVs For The Environment

Microsoft's CarPoint details the cars, trucks and SUVs that are worst for the environment.

March 9, 2001 - Microsoft CarPoint

E-commerce And The Environment

On the surface, e-commerce seems to be an environmental benefit. But on closer inspection, there are many unseen costs.

March 7, 2001 - Environmental News Network

Global Warning

New study reports strange behavior in animals and claims it is an early warning of the effects of global warming.

March 7, 2001 - Salon

Graphic Ad Ensures A Reaction

New advertising campaign shocks readers into thinking about loss of natural habitat due to rapid development. At least one newspaper turns away the ads for fear of offending readers.

March 5, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Cleaning Up Waterways

Ursinis College is offering courses to help citizens do more to restore and protect waterways.

March 4, 2001 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Zero Waste

Seattle has adopted the "Zero Waste" concept in its solid waste plan. Proponents say it is a "win-win" strategy.

March 2, 2001 - E-The Environmental Magazine

City Smog Polluting Wilderness?

A new study aims to look at smog migration from metropolitan areas into wilderness areas.

March 1, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Climate Change Linked To Civilization Collapse

Scientists link climate change with the collapse of ancient civilizations.

March 1, 2001 - National Geographic

More Sand For California Beaches

The state has allocated funds to fight beach erosion in California. Ten million will be spent on replenishment.

March 1, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

U.S. Acts To Reduce Diesel Pollution

EPA announced new regulations to reduce diesel pollution from buses and truck in the Bush administration's first major clean-air decision.

March 1, 2001 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

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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New York City School Construction Authority

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Village of Glen Ellyn

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