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Crichton's 'Stinging Criticism' Of Global Warming
Author Michael Crichton's popular new novel scoffs at warnings about global warming. National Review Online reviews the book.
Have A Cup Of Coffee And Save The Planet
Can coffee incentives cause worldwide environmental change?
New Utah Rail Stations Offer Hope For Economic Development
New rail stations to open in 2007 will offer residents of towns north of Salt Lake City new economic options.
State Or Market-Approaches To Water?
Should relief agencies depend on state or free-market solutions to solve water shortages?
Oceangoing Ship Ban Explored
The Great Lakes ecosystem is in chaos. The solution, say policymakers and scientists: ban all oceangoing cargo ships.
World's Longest Bus
Volvo's new, BRT-friendly, bi-articulated, 26.8-meter bus with room for 300 passengers.
When Government Gets Architecture Right
Two of the most architecturally significant builders were commissioned by... "cost-conscious government bureaucrats."
Satellite Images Of Tsunami's Impact
US Intelligence agencies share their before and after-satellite imagery of the areas hardest hit by the tsunami.
The Best-Designed Buildings Of 2004
The New York Times reviews three of the most prominent building projects completed in 2004.
Fresh Water Suppliers Aim To Deliver
Towing fresh water to water-poor regions can slake the thirst of nations and help deliver world peace.
The High Line Is Captivating
Revitalizing New York's formerly abandoned, elevated freight-train viaduct called "The High Line" seems to have captured the imagination of everyone. Why?
Can Hybrid Owners Use Carpool Lanes?
Despite a California law allowing hybrid vehicle owners to use carpool lanes, Congress has yet to approve the state legislation.
Are Megacities Good?
We have entered the first 'urban century', and emerging megacities emphasize the divides between the wealthy and impoverished like never before.
New Game In Vegas: Mixed Use
Instead of building a new megahotel MGM is spending $3 billion to transform 66 acres on the Las Vegas Strip into a mini-Manhattan.
Micro-car Gaining Popularity In The U.S.
The Smart, built by DaimlerChrysler, retails for $11,000, can park in half a regular space, and gets 60MPG.
Most Expensive Places To Do Business
A new report ranks states according to the relative cost of doing business, including key economic and social indicators.
NYC's Planning Director Profiled
Being New York City's planning director is a balancing act for Amanda M. Burden.
The Eventual Atlantic Mega-Tsunami
Scientists have long predicted an eventual "mega-tsunami" that will sweep across the Atlantic and be 60 to 150-feet high when it hits the U.S. Eastern seaboard.
Experiments In Cutting Port Pollution
Faced with massive pollution, the Los Angeles Port is experimenting with innovative pollution-cutting strategies -- at a cost of billions.
Ecological Suicide
Societies don't die by accident - they commit ecological suicide. David Shi reviews a new book: Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed, by Jared Diamond.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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