Environment
California Considers Air Policy Change
The California Air Resources Board is debating a proposal to change air quality policy to take into account "environmental justice" issues.
The Skeptical Environmentalist
Lomborg suggests that many dire environmental issues are "phantom problems" inflated by the environmental movement.
Green Space Beneficial To Children
A house surrounded by nature helps boost a child's attention capabilities, acccording to a Cornell University study.
There's No Such Thing As A Clean Car
Author Jane Holtz Kay challenges environmentalists and others concerned with the problems created by autos not to settle for so-called "clean cars."
Profitable Farming And Water Quality: Can They Coexist?
Tom Horton examines how profitable farming can co-exists with efforts to protect water quality.
Critics Oppose Drilling For Oil Under National Forest
Drilling opponents criticize plan for oil drilling under the Finger Lakes forest in New York.
Severe Forest Fires Linked To Logging
A study published in the journal Nature confirms links between logging and severe forest fires.
EPA To Proceed With Upper Hudson River Cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will go ahead with the Hudson River cleanup project -- the largest environmental cleanup project in U.S. history.
U.S. Conference On Renewable Energy
U.S. Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton held a conference for manufacturers of renewable energy sources.
California's Brownfields Policy
The only thing more difficult than developing a brownfield site inCalifornia is getting disparate groups to agree on a brownfields policy.
Resurrection Of A California Marsh
This article details the process by which Sam Sebastiani, an owner of a California vineyard, created wetlands on his property.
Sixteen California Environmental Awards
Sixteen individuals and companies were recognized for protecting the environment while promoting economic development.
Scientist Gathers Environmental Data From Tombstones
University of Delaware scientist studies tombstones to collect data about pollution and environmental change.
Massachusetts' Dirty Dozen
A Boston environmental group has published a non-scientific list of Massachusetts' "dirtiest dozen" firms.
Despite Conservation, Deforestation Still A Threat
The Monteverde cloud forest in the mountains of Costa Rica are still threatened by deforestation despite conservation efforts.
Eco Terrorists
America has its own home-grown version of terrorism -- the Earth Liberation Front.
Scientists Warn Against Using Oceans To Soak CO2
Scientists warn that using the earth's oceans to soak excess carbon dioxide blamed for causing global warming could cause greater damage.
Massive Land Exchange Approved
The "Huckleberry Land Exchange", a controversial land exchange between the U.S. Forest Service and the Weyerhaeuser Co. has been approved
Environmentalist Wins U.N. Prize
U.S. Environmentalist Huey Johnson has been awarded the most prestigious environmental award in the world.
Brownfields State Of The State Report
The Northeast-Midwest Institute is releasing an updated review of brownfield initiatives and program impacts in the 50 states.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
