Environment
Focus On Fire Management In Australia
Rapid spread of urban development into forested areas in one of the most fire-prone regions of the world has created a dangerous situation.
The Benefits Of Global Warming?
Gobal warming may cause the polar ice cap to disappear for a few months during summer opening up shipping passages and cutting travel distances between Asia and Europe.
Religion And Environmental Activism
Faith-based environmental activism is booming as the world's major religions promote green causes.
Bacteria May Aid Toxic Cleanup
Researchers say a strain of bacteria discovered at the bottom of New York's Hudson River that might serve as an cleaning agent to get rid of a common pollutant.
Audubon: Quarter Of U.S. Bird Species Declining
A report by the National Audubon Society warns that changing ecosystems have lead to a decline in the populations of a quarter of the U.S. bird species.
The Clean Energy Challenge
Scientists warn that meeting energy needs while preventing global warming will require a research effort of a magnitude on par with the project to put man on the moon.
The New Alt-architects
Teams compete to build the ultimate solar-powered home of the future.
Emerald Link: Planning A World-class Urban Trail
Neighborhood activists in Pittsburgh's Mount Washington and Duquesne Heights neighborhoods want to raise more than $1 million to integrate 4 existing parks, hillsides and greenways into a "system of green."
World's Mountain Regions Threatened
The world's mountains are submitting to threats from agriculture, building, war and climate change.
Massive Wetlands Projects Test Science
Two massive wetlands retoration projects in California -- Bolsa Chica and San Francisco Bay -- are testing the limits of science and engineering.
Despite Abundance, New Talk About Limits
Nestle Waters plant stirs Great Lakes security debate.
14 Arrested In Recycling Fraud
A ring of recycling thieves made milllions by redeeming bottles in California from Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Utah.
A Map Of The Human Footprint
A fascinating world maps show that humans directly influence 83% of the earth's landmass.
The Business Case For Green Development
Architect and businessman William McDonough is proving that a green business is a profitable business.
President Bush, Leave This Law Alone
Some critics say the Clean Water Act, now thirty years old, is being weakened by the Bush administration. This editorial asks President Bush to "leave this law alone."
Beetle Infestation To Cost City Millions
Ann Arbor, MI and neighboring cities are preparing to lose most of their ash trees to the Emerald Ash Borer beetle.
Ten New National Parks For Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced the formation of 10 new national parks which would increase the total area of Canada's national parks by almost 50 percent.
Impact of 9/11 On Air Pollution
Using satellite photos taken on Sept. 11th, 2001, reasearch attempts to track the spread of the plume of pollutants after the attacks and its impact on health of New Yorkers.
The Disappearing Seas
The Aral Sea in Central Asia and Middle East's Dead Sea are dying due to pollution and over-extraction of water.
Lack Of Federal Money Stalls Environmental Cleanup
A newly completed $8.4 million cleanup plant in Ridgefield, Oregon stands idle due to a lack of operational funds.
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
