Nate Berg
Nate Berg is a former contributing editor for Planetizen and a freelance journalist.
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Nate Berg is a former contributing editor for Planetizen and a freelance journalist. He has contributed to The New York Times, National Public Radio, Wired, Fast Company, Metropolis, Next American City, Dwell, the Christian Science Monitor, the Guardian, and Domus, among others. Nate studied print journalism and environmental planning at the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles.
Active Economy Is Making Shanghai A Global City
<p>Booming Shanghai is on a track to become one of the biggest and most economically-active cities in the world.</p>
Why 'Green' Business Will Last
<p>While it seems environmental friendliness is the latest bandwagon trend, this column offers the top ten reasons why green business is sticking around.</p>
Nations Unite To Ban Destructive Fishing Technique
<p>An agreement between 21 nations has banned the highly destructive commercial fishing practice known as bottom trawling in the South Pacific seas, which accounts for more than one-quarter of the world's oceans.</p>
BRT Chosen Over Light Rail In Oregon
<p>Planners in Eugene, Oregon, have nixed plans for light rail in favor of a bus rapid transit system. However, they say the system's dedicated lanes could be converted into light rail routes in the future if the population increases enough.</p>
Schwarzenegger Rallies For High Speed Rail
<p>California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has pledged his support for high speed rail in the state, and has called on legislators to draft a comprehensive plan to fund the project.</p>