Environment
North America's Threatened Rainforest
A Houston Chronicle special report on deforestation.
Environmental Building Materials Of The Future
'Green' products are becoming more popular as consumer and planners become more familiar with environmental issues.
Fuel Economy Must Be Increased
The National Academy of Sciences may have overestimated possible fuel savings of auto design.
To Fight Sprawl And Smog, Get Rid Of Free Parking
Free parking encourages driving and parking lots make pedestrian and bike travel difficult. Alan Durning offers suggestions to help the nation save oil and reduce car use.
No More Oil?
Scientific American reviews Hubbert's Peak: The Impendig World Oil Shortage -- the 100-year petroleum era is over.
Building A National Park One Acre At A Time
A private resident in Maine is acquiring one acre after another in hopes of assembling a new national park.
After The Attacks, Rethink Nation's Energy Policy
Editorial argues that in the aftermath of last week's tragic events, the nation should review its energy policy and look at conservation and alternative energy sources.
What We Can Do To Improve Air Quality
The Washington region does not meet air quality standards. Phil Mendelson outlines the sacrifices required to improve air quality.
California's Clean-up Bill May Help Slow Sprawl
A passed bill for environmental clean-up of small contaminated sites may revitalize blighted neighborhoods and slow sprawl.
Clean Water Act: 30 Years Later
An overview of thirty years of the Clean Water Act: successes and failures.
Burying Sewage Below L.A. Harbor
They don't want anymore treated sludge in outlying counties. So now the proposal is to bury it under Terminal Island.
Nine Actions To Benefit The Environment
The Center for a New American Dream offers nine actions individuals can take to benefit the environment.
Saving Old Trees By Regulating Logging On Private Land
Old-growth trees on private land in California are vulnerable to logging. Will a 2002 ballot measure regulate logging on private land?
Runoff Is Major Cause Of Water Pollution
Non-point pollution is the top cause of water pollution in Wisconsin.
U.S. Cities Suffering From Tree Deficit
A study released by a conservation group says that tree cover in the nation's cities has reduced drastically in the last 25 years. The study presents the financial and environmental benefits of urban trees.
A Market-Based Solution To Global Warming?
Peter Barnes, author of "Who Owns the Sky?" talks with NPR about his free-market approach for reducing global warming.
California Governor Seeks To Protect Old-Growth Forests
Gov. Gray Davis unveiled a plan to close a loophole in the protection of old-growth trees in California. Environmentalists say the plan is inadequate.
Saving A Fish May Save The River
This article examines the characteristics of the San Gabriel River in Southern California and how saving an endangered fish is good for the river.
Astronauts Witness Environmental Changes
Astronauts in the International Space Station notice the Earth changing as a result of climate change and impact of landuse decisions.
Mexico Seeks To Balance Tourism And Environment
Tourism is an important industry in Mexico but rapid tourism-related growth without proper planning has resulted in environmental damage. New mega-projects aim to address environmental concerns.
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
