Environment
Top Censored Stories: Looting The Commons
The story of the reversal of three decades of environmental progress is featured on a list of stories that were overlooked, under-reported or self-censored by the media.
Top Censored Stories: The Manipulation Of Science
The story of the purging, censoring, and manipulation of scientific research is featured on a list of 2003-2004 stories that were overlooked, under-reported or self-censored by the media.
Let A Thousand Reactors Bloom
China gears up to build new, smaller nuclear plants to solve its growing energy needs.
Bush's Environmental Record
Robert Kennedy Jr. accusses George W. Bush of being the "worst environmental president in nation's history."
Friday Funny: Splatometers
Splatometers reveal a possible insect decline in the U.K.
U.S. Wilderness Act Turns 40
Uniquely American idea has since been copied by other countries.
Bush Quietly Issues Environmental Executive Order
Environmentalists say the executive order which bypasses congressional action, could endanger protection for natural resources and national environmental policy would be shaped by economic pressures.
Bush's War On The Environment
In his new book "What We've Lost" Graydon Carter reviews George W. Bush's "atrocious" record on the environment. An excerpt from the book.
What's Missing At The Republican Convention?
None of the speeches at the Republican convention have mentioned the environment. Sunny Lewis analyzes Republican Party platform's stance on environmental issues.
A Voracious Earth
Some regions -- especially in Asia -- are overusing their renewable resources.
Signs Of Change
A National Geographic cover story illustrates the signs and impact global climate change with compelling photographs.
Drought In The West May Mean The End Of Growth
Historical trends in rainfall may mean cities in the West are living beyond their means. [Link corrected.]
Coal-fired Power Plants Are Fossil Fuel Dinosaurs
Why is Los Angeles Department of Water and Power planning to invest $400 million in a coal-fired power plant in Utah when pollution-free renewable sources of electricity are becoming affordable?
Prospects For A Declining World Population
Will slowing population growth and higher densities solve the environmental crisis?
U.S. Study Contradicts White House's Global Warming Stand
Study concludes that warmer temperatures may have in part be caused by human activities.
The Impact Of Electronic Waste
Computers and high-tech equipment from Western economies are being recycled in dangerous village processing plants in China, India and other parts of Asia.
Beyond Oil
Development in the Arab world is centering on tourism as the area attempts to diversify.
The New U.S. 'OPEC States'
The Los Angeles Times reports on an unprecedented push by the Bush Administration to lift protections on federal lands for oil and gas exploration.
The 'Toyota-ization' Of Deserts
Blowing desert dust is a growing environmental problem, made worse by dust-spewing SUVs replacing camels for desert travel.
Schools And Freeways Don't Mix
Studies show emissions from traffic on freeways detrimental to schoolchildren's health.
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
