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"The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment", commissioned by the UN and released January 19, spelled out a grim future for humanity and the earth -- but it also showed how this future can be avoided.

January 23, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

A proposal to haul old ships to Oregon for salvage and recycling presents a classic case of economic development versus environmental protection.

January 21, 2006 - The Christian Science Monitor

In "Plan B 2.0, Rescuing a Planet under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble", Lester Brown explores how city design fits into larger, global environmental issues.

January 19, 2006 - Earth Policy Institute

A new study reveals some surprising results about how people inhale the most air pollution on a daily basis.

January 18, 2006 - Scientific American

Where should the landmarks commission draw the line when limiting homeowners' ability to make changes to their historic homes?

January 18, 2006 - The New York Times

The number of skyscrapers to be built in each city hints at the complexities of different development patterns.

January 17, 2006 - Los Angeles Downtown News

The guest organizer gives a preview of the exhibition, which will open in late summer.

January 16, 2006 - The New York Times

The Common Dreams website's quick visual reference guide to levee construction around the world -- and how woefully inadequate American levees were in New Orleans.

January 14, 2006 - CommonDreams

A noted builder backs down in Las Vegas as construction costs wipe out margins. Is it smart business, or the start of something bigger?

January 13, 2006 - The Slatin Report

Europe's second congestion pricing program has been put into effect. Unlike London's (a plan promoted by mayor-to-be Ken Livingston), the Stockholm program was initiated by the city's Green Party, though with the support of Social Democrats.

January 11, 2006 - Reuters (on-line)

Want to see what follows a housing bubble? Look to China's largest city, Shanghai.

January 8, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

PPS offers striking images of great places (and a few not-so-great) from around the world. [Includes photos.]

January 6, 2006 - Project For Public Spaces

Energy and economic crises are going to lead to global instability in the coming year, warns James Howard Kunstler.

January 5, 2006 - James Howard Kunstler's Blog

Market-based programs to buy and sell pollutants that contribute to global warming are gaining popularity.

January 5, 2006 - The Christian Science Monitor

MIT's Smart Cities team proposes a "stackable car" to be used as part of a public transportation program, much like those bicycle-sharing programs in Europe. [Includes photos.]

January 2, 2006 - The Guardian

The stubborn car culture rooted in American suburbanism does not have to be fought; eventually, through successful examples and experiments, the automobile will be viewed as a valued commodity in certain situations, rather than a ubiquitous solution.

January 1, 2006 - AlterNet

As the environmental community celebrates in victory in preventing oil drilling in ANWR for at least another year, Peter Maas offers an alternative perspective.

December 23, 2005 - The New York Times Magazine

A group of architectural and development professionals and thinkers discuss their views about recent trends across the globe.

December 22, 2005 - ULI Urban Land Magazine

Many of the UK's heartland cities -- Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow -- are thriving again, partyly thanks to a regional focus by the government.

December 21, 2005 - The Guardian

The Kyoto Protocol is transforming the energy business across the world -- some areas will profit while others miss out.

December 21, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times