Environment
NJ To Abandon AIr Pollution Control Program
NJ Dept. Of Environment Protection plans to abandon an emissions trading program similar to the one being promoted at the national level by the USEPA.
Sustainability In London
Scientists and policy-makers meet in London to discuss noise pollution and filth.
New Rules To Improve Water Quality In Wisconsin
New rules require developers and farmers to create buffers around rivers and streams, retain stormwater, detain sediments from construction sites, and reduce impervious surfaces in new developments.
From Forests To Flooring
While Indonesia's timber industry is booming, its tropical forests are disappearing fast. Timber from illegal logging is made into stationary, flooring and furniture for sale in Japan, China, Europe, and the U.S.
Why Corporations Are Building Green
Metropolis Magazine examines three compelling reasons that corporations are looking seriously at "green buildings".
Ranchlands: Last Hope For Preserving Habitat
New research shows that ranchlands, long accused of damaging the ecosystem, play a beneficial role in protecting habitat for native species.
Cold War Contaminant Found In U.S. Drinking Water
Efforts are underway to fight a water pollutant from the Cold War has been found in drinking water across the country.
Does Sprawl Change The Weather?
The BBC reports that climate experts are urging the UK government to examine links between sprawl and the climate.
Garbage In, Resource Out
Social entrepreneurs are putting sustainability into practice. Here is an innovative practical solution that creates a business opportunity and generates social benefits while solving an environmental problem.
'Resource Conservation Challenge' Announced By EPA
The EPA kickoffs its campaign challenging Americans to boost national recycling rates and revitalizing the landscape.
Cities Anticipate Significant Water Cutbacks
Salt River Project will reduce water deliveries to Phoenix area cities by one-third next year.
Ask Umbra: Environmental Advice
Grist Magazine features Umbra -- the world's funniest environmental advice column.
New Disease Infects Doug Firs
Scientists find that the Northwest's Douglas firs are susceptible to a spreading disease.
Global Warming Increases Wildfire Risk
Combined factors will tend to increase underbrush and fuel load.
Recreation Vs. Environmentalism: The Future Of America's Parkland
Who gains in the fundamental land battles over democratic values and commercial pursuits?
Fighting For Water In Maui
Maui has plenty of water -- but in all the wrong places. Construction and tourism have drawn down the main aquifer.
Ecotourism Principles
Ecotourism principles are an important guide to developing and maintaining the increasingly popular ecotourist resort destinations.
CA Developers To Bear Runoff Costs
New clean water requirements to treat runoff will is expected to cost developers $300 million in Northern California.
Johannesburg World Summit Update
An update from the U.N. World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg.
CA, TX, PA Lead Nation In Dirty Air
A recent study finds that summer smog violations increased by 10 percent between 2000 and 2001.
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
