Environment
White House Influenced 9/11 EPA Report
White House officials instructed EPA to release official statements that were less alarming regarding the air quality at the site of the World Trade Center after 9/11.
Sierra Club Opposes Leavitt For EPA Chief
The Sierra Club announced its opposition to the nomination of Governor Mike Leavitt for EPA Administrator because of his anti-environmental record as Governor of Utah.
Bush Nominates New EPA Chief
President Bush has selected Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt (R) to head the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
In Utah, A Public-land Fight On An Epic Scale
Drilling, recreation, and other uses compete in a battle echoing over millions of acres in the West.
The Ultimate Home Amenity
No, it's not golf courses and tennis courts.
Conservation And Co-existence
Should wildlife resources be separated and protected from humans? Conservationist David Western believes he has the answer.
Preventing Eco-apocalypse
The Economist reviews 3 books about human impact on the environment.
Bad Weather? Blame The City
Cities can do funny things to the weather and experts say this phenomenon is more widespread today than ever before.
A Day At The Dump
Scavenging is the best recycling program.
The Politics Of Brownfields Redevelopment
Stephanie Shakofsky addresses the challenges to elevating brownfields redevelopment to the top of policymakers' agendas.
Developers See The Green
Real estate developers are beginning to realize the inherent benefits in sustainable development.
Infamous Five: Britain's Worst Polluters
Some of Britain's wealthiest companies are also the country's worst polluters.
Expert Criticizes Bush And Blair For Inaction
Eminent climate scientist accuses Prime Minister Tony Blair of "cowardice" in not standing up to President George Bush on global warming.
Weapon Of Mass Destruction
Climate scientist John Houghton says that global warming kills more people than terrorism while President George Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair do nothing.
Global Warming: A Regional Market-Based Response
As the U.S. is 'the world's leading producer of carbon dioxide' in the world, states are increasingly 'taking global policy into their own hands.'
Green Future For Iron Curtain
With the support of former Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, plans for a nature reserve along what was once the 'Iron Curtain' move forward.
Nature's Revenge?
Global warming is interfering with oil exploration efforts in Alaska.
Testing The Waters
It's getting easier to keep track of what's in the water.
Dry Times
Development and landscape design in times of drought.
Cowboy Conservationists Circle Wagons Against Sprawl
A trust run by ranchers has something in common with open space organizations.
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
