Environment
Peruvian Priest's Struggle To Protect Rainforest
Local people win important victory in protecting the rainforest from logging companies.
World Mayors To Create Sustainable Urban Living Guidelines
Mayors from some of the world's largest cities gather in San Francisco to find ways to tackle environmental issues despite reluctance from their national governments.
The Lake That Disappeared
Why did a 48-foot deep lake disappear in minutes?
The Ten Worst California Beaches
A non-profit group releases a report on the health of California's beaches.
A $24 Billion Plan for Dealing with Canada's Nuclear Waste
The Canadian Nuclear Waste Management Organization believes that polluter-pay "Adaptive Phased Management" is the answer to dealing with the long-term risks posed by the country's nuclear waste.
Recycling Technology
A proposed bill in NYC would force electronics companies to take back outdated equipment.
A Clean-Energy Mega-Mall
Who would believe that the next big thing in renewable energy is being driven by a tenacious commercial developer with strong GOP affiliations and 25 mega-malls under his belt?
132 U.S. Mayors Embrace Kyoto Treaty
A bipartisan coalition of 132 U.S. mayors are pledging to have their cities meet the Kyoto Treaty that President Bush has rejected.
Foiling Global Warming WIth A Local Band-Aid
Switzerland employs a local solution to counter the impact of global warming on Alpine glaciers.
When The Biggest Tourist Attraction Is The Biggest Polluter
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano is the state's most popular tourist attractions, but also by far the state's worst source of air pollution.
Why Enviromentalism Doesn't Work In Urban Areas
The environmental movement makes no plans for economic development -- something that is vital for environmental growth in inner-city communities.
Base Closures Focus Attention On Toxic Waste
US base closings could add to cleanup tasks despite EPA report of pollution declines.
Nation's Worst Superfund Sites
Thirty-four shuttered military bases remain the nation's worst toxic waste sites despite billions spent on cleanup.
Ecotopia
Grist Magazine revisits the 1970s eco-cult classic that gripped a nation.
Southern California's Last Wild River
How long can the Santa Clara River Alliance keep the region's last 'wild' river intact?
Planning for 'Climate Refugees'
The nations that have benefitted most from industrialization should accept responsiblity for those who will be displaced by climate change.
Why Kids -- and Cities-- Need Nature
Neil Peirce looks at two recent books that show how to reconnect young people with the natural world.
Mothers For Environmental Change
Mothers could be a potent force for environmental change.
Sunny Size Up
The world's largest solar power plant is planned for Portugal.
Roadless Rule Revoked
A new rule gives governors 18 months to propose to the Agriculture Department which national forest land should be left untouched and which should be opened for other uses.
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.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
