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Water: Local Resource Or State Resource?
Critics warn that rewriting Florida's water laws may lead to water wars.
A Crisis On London's Rail
Unless major investment is made in London subway, trains will be at third world levels within a decade.
Virtual Is No Refuge From Reality
James Howard Kunstler writes that for children, there is "no escape from America's car-dependent, cheap-oil fiesta."
Brownfields: Bigger Is Better
When it comes to environmental remediation for brownfield sites, bigger is actually better.
Your Next Car: Made In China, Sold At Walmart
Super-cheap Chinese-made cars could dramatically change the American automobile landscape.
The Sprawl Effect
Fleeing the crowded, polluted city was supposed to be good for your health. But suburbs have some definite ills as well.
Keeping Venice Above Water
Venice is sinking into the sea and scientists agree that flood barriers are the only way to save the historic city.
The Bay Area's Booms And Busts
Though long-term market fundamentals in the Bay Area are strong despite the current downturn, the region faces a number of challenges that could constrain growth.
A Trail To Disaster?
The intrusion of large numbers of pedestrians and non-motorized human traffic in wildlife habitat is a recipe for disaster.
Which States Generate The Most Casino Trips?
Harrah's Casino sponsors an in-depth study profiling who gambles and casino visitation patterns for individual states and many metropolitan areas.
Environmental Impacts Of The California Recall
While the recall has directed the media's attention to the state budget and the governor's attempt to manage it, Governor Davis' significant environmental record has been virtually ignored.
Historic Houses In Baghdad Being Destroyed By Owners
An upper middle-class neighborhood in Baghdad is using the opportunity of the recent 'breakdown of law and order' to demolish their homes, which are protected by stringent historic preservation laws.
Brawl Over Sprawl
Matthew Kiefer frames the recent debates over sprawl into a larger context of the evolving meaning of urban sprawl in everyday lives.
60 Minutes Focuses On Eminent Domain
Mike Wallace reports on abuses of eminent domain across the U.S., including by the New York Times.
Kunstler: Depression In The American Landscape
Shocked by so much depression in America? J.H. Kunstler says, don't be. It's part of how we live.
Hiking California's 'Public' Coastline
A band of amateur hikers attempts to hike the entire length of the 'public' California Coastline. The coastline is still far from public, however.
More Americans Living in Poverty
A shocking new Census report reveals that the number living in poverty in the U.S. has increased two years in a row.
Is Wal-Mart Too Powerful?
Wal-Mart's rapid expansion and clout has dramatic impacts on American communities, and the retail giant is now opening urban stores.
Creating Social Safety Nets In Suburbs
Social Service Centers work to fill the lack of social safety nets in suburban areas of Chicago.
Economic Argument For Environmental Regulations
A "startling" report by the Office of Management and Budget concludes that the benefits of environmental regulations exceeded the costs.
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