Environment
Restoring A River
Scientists and engineers plan to use a new approach called "adaptive management" to reverse the damage suffered by the Colorado River ecosystem.
Melting Glaciers Endanger Millions
Rapidly melting glaciers pose a serious threat
Delegates Debate Development At U.N. Summit
Over 6,000 delegates are meet in Indonesia to debate on how to protect the environment and raise living standards.
Global Climate Change: It's Time To Act
The Bush administration's inaction on the issue of climate change will increase the risk and cost of averting global warming.
EPA To Change Rules On E-Junk
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to change rules to encourage recycling and reuse of electronic waste,.
Climate Change: Time To Get Serious
We need to get serious about climate change and redesign our energy system.
Florida Community Faces Water Fight
A master planned retirement community wants to double in size, but nearby residents say there's not enough water to support the growth.
Green Inventory In D.C.
An inventory of D.C. trees will create a $1 million database that will be available to city agencies.
Global Impact Of Local Pollution
Satellites show how pollutants travel across the globe.
Unlimited Oil?
A new report suggests that the Earth may hold more oil and gas than previously believed.
A National Nuclear Dump?
The state of Utah is "horrified" with the Goshute Indians’ plan to turn its reservation into the nation's nuclear dump.
We'll Take Your Nuclear Waste
A tiny tribe of Goshute Indians in Utah have offered up a plan to get rich quick by storing the nation's nuclear waste.
California's Largest Wetlands Restoration
A landmark $165 million deal to buy and restore salt ponds in the south San Francisco Bay is the largest project in the state's history.
When You Can't Win, Get What You Can
As it becomes more likely that Nevada's Yucca Mountain will become the new national nuclear waste dump, planning turns practical.
Quenching Atlanta's Thirst
As the city continues to grow, questions about water supply have entered the consciousness of local officials.
The Environment Continues To Improve
The Pacific Research Institute publishes their Index Of Leading Environmental Indicators 2002, with surprising results.
Untaming The Missouri River
Army Corps hears requests to fluctuate river flow to improve wildlife and recreation.
Outgoing Governor Ushers In New Coastal Protections
Gov. Parris N. Glendening added to his environmental record by signing into law new protections for Maryland's coastal bays.
A New Plan For Alaska Forest
The U.S. Forest Service has drawn up a new plan for the second-largest national forest in the U.S.
Introduction To Watershed Assessment
Site-specific evaluation is important before watershed restoration efforts begin.
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
