Environment
They're Poisoning Our Kids
Report claims neurological toxins released into the environment are'linked to millions of cases of developmental disabilities in children'.
Plant Buys 'Mobile Offsets' From Trucks
A new San Diego County power plant will convert a truck fleet to natural gas togain pollution credits.
Too Late To Save The Planet?
While we are more aware of environmental implications of our actions, measures to mitigate global warming may take several years to make a difference.
Is California Ready For Big Spill?
Environmentalists and officials disagree over whether California is prepared for a major offshore oil spill.
Potential Harbor Oil Spills Debated
Environment Now reports that Santa Monica Bay and Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors face a spill risk because of a lack of planning.
Houston Regains 'Smoggiest City' Title
Houston has regained the title of the 'Smoggiest City'in nation pulling ahead of Los Angeles.
Air Pollution District Seeks Relaxed Guidelines
California's Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District is asking the EPAto OK changes in the threshold of permitted releases.
Newport Bay Finds a Saving Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalizes an epic $31 million restoration plan for Newport Bay.
Say Goodbye To Green Power
A hidden provision in new California energy legislation threatens green-power subsidy
Rising Cost of Legal Pollution
Southern California companies are facing rising costs of pollution credits in a booming economy.
Angeles National Forest Gets New Chief
Jody Cook is the new supervisor of Angeles National Forest. The 656,000-acre forest represents over one quarter of Los Angeles County's land.
EPA's Innovative Underwater Cleanup
DDT is spread across a massive 17-square mile underwater Superfund site 100 feet below the ocean surface. The EPA has a new solution.
No More Cozy Fires?
Berkeley's environmental commission finds home fireplaces to be major polluters and may ban new fireplaces.
Sudden Oak Death a Catastrophe for Wildlife
Wildlife experts warn that the Sudden Oak Death epidemic that is devastating California's oaks could have a catastrophic impact on wildlife.
California's Coastal Sanctuaries-Part 2
The second in a two-part series, today's look is at Monterey Bay and the Gulf of Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries. The marine life is incredible.
Clean Air Credits Costly For Polluters
As Southern California air becomes cleaner, the cost to polluters becomes greater. The Clean Air Credits program is doing its job, say proponents.
California Cracking Down On Water Polluters
California state water officials are cracking down on water polluters with stringent enforcement and unprecedented fines.
Saving California's Coastal Sanctuaries?
This special two-part LA Times series focuses on California's underwater sanctuaries, and the federal government's surprising new interest in them.
Incredible Tale of the Traveling Trash
The incredible story of incinerated trash ash loaded on a ship in Philadelphia for disposal in 1986, only to return to Florida for disposal after traveling the world for 14 years.
Environmentally-Friendly Golf
Golf course developers are shooting for higher environmental standards.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
