Environment
Will Southern California's Water Supply Become Tainted?
A toxic plume of groundwater is on the verge of contaminating the Colorado River and tainting the water supply for 18 million people.
Battling for the Natural Landscape
Colorado's Roan Plateau is home to one of the state's richest collections of plants and wildlife, as well abundant natural gas reserves.
Is It Easier Being Green?
Green roof technology is taking root in commercial and civic projects across the country.
The Military's 'Future First' Planning
The Air Force revamps its strategy for reusing contaminated sites.
Stormwater As A Resource
A controversial development uses a freshwater wetlands system to treat stormwater and urban runoff from a 1,000-acre watershed in southern California.
Unlikely Environmentalists
Conservative Republican hunters and anglers are unhappy with the Bush administration's envirornmental policies.
Texas Environmental Fines Dwarfed by Polluter Savings
Cutting corners, saving money, spewing toxins: is this Texas environmental policy?
Global Catastrophe In 20 Years Warns Leaked Pentagon Report
A Pentagon-commissioned report concludes that in the next 20 years the impact of global climate change could lead to millions of deaths from war and natural disasters.
A Dark Side to Daylighting?
Seoul's plans to restore the city's streams are gaining international attention, but critics contend that the project is moving too quickly.
The Politicization Of Science
Scientists accuse the Bush administration of distorting science to make it appear to support the administration's policy goals.
State Bonds May Fund Open Space Preservation
A bill currently in the Utah legislature would allow the state to sell bonds to buy open space.
Secret Pentagon Climate Change Report Contradicts Bush
A leaked secret Pentagon report warns of the catastrophic impacts of global warming in contrast to the Bush administration's stand on climate change.
A Global Water Shortage?
Is the balance between development and our environment so uneven that we are on the verge of a global water crisis?
Gas Price Differences In Europe And The US
Why is gasoline so much more expensive in Europe than in the United States, and how does it change behavior?
Ontario Set To Protect Drinking Water
The Ontario government is set to release a discussion paper Thursday and launch public consultations to help it craft legislation to protect the province's drinking water.
Solar Power Hits Suburbia
Solar power is gaining a toehold in the world of SUVs, big-screen TVs, and two-fridge families.
States Scramble To Make Up For Federal Inaction On Environment
States step in to make up for the federal government's shortcomings on environmental regulation.
The Cost Of Bush Administration's Environmental Policies
The Bush administration's failure to update penalties for illegal pollution will cost taxpayers at least $39 million.
Pigeons In The Fast Lane
It's long been known that birds use natural landmarks to navigate. Now scientists say pigeons are using a new tool to guide their way: roads and rail tracks.
Sustainability for Canadian Cities Possible Within A Generation
Dr. David Suzuki presents new environmental report to conference of Canadian municipal and federal leaders
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
