Environment
The Great Lakes: Mixing Water And Oil
The energy crisis has ignited a debate over drilling for oil and natural gas under the Great Lakes, the world's largest source of fresh water.
Bush's U-Turn On Environment
Citing energy crisis, President Bush breaks campaign environmental promises.
City Plans Green Buildings
From the new Central Library to the new Civic Center, Seattle's civic buildings are going green--being built with energy efficiency, water conservation, recycled materials and improved environmental quality in mind.
Conservation Threatened
A federal program to protect Wisonsin wetlands is in danger of being eliminated.
The Worst Cars And SUVs For The Environment
Microsoft's CarPoint details the cars, trucks and SUVs that are worst for the environment.
E-commerce And The Environment
On the surface, e-commerce seems to be an environmental benefit. But on closer inspection, there are many unseen costs.
Global Warning
New study reports strange behavior in animals and claims it is an early warning of the effects of global warming.
Graphic Ad Ensures A Reaction
New advertising campaign shocks readers into thinking about loss of natural habitat due to rapid development. At least one newspaper turns away the ads for fear of offending readers.
Cleaning Up Waterways
Ursinis College is offering courses to help citizens do more to restore and protect waterways.
Zero Waste
Seattle has adopted the "Zero Waste" concept in its solid waste plan. Proponents say it is a "win-win" strategy.
City Smog Polluting Wilderness?
A new study aims to look at smog migration from metropolitan areas into wilderness areas.
Climate Change Linked To Civilization Collapse
Scientists link climate change with the collapse of ancient civilizations.
More Sand For California Beaches
The state has allocated funds to fight beach erosion in California. Ten million will be spent on replenishment.
U.S. Acts To Reduce Diesel Pollution
EPA announced new regulations to reduce diesel pollution from buses and truck in the Bush administration's first major clean-air decision.
Court Upholds Clean Air Act
The Supreme Court ruling on the most significant environmental case in years upholds the way the federal government sets clean-air standards.
Portland Area Emissions Rise 7 Percent
Portland was the first U.S. city to adopt a strategy in 1993 to reduce greenhouse gases. But emissions continue to rise.
Ohio's Dirty Secret: Brownfields
The Ohio EPA, has started to clean some of its brownfield sites, but the list of brownfield properties is no longer public.
Bishops Sound The Alarm For Environment
U.S. and Canadian bishops call for better stewardship of the environment of the vast Columbia River watershed.
Sprawl: Wildlife Enemy Number One
A new report finds that urban sprawl is the most dangerous threat to native animals and plants and their habitats.
Cleaner Air Or Better Classrooms?
Officials are considering a rule to take polluting school buses off the street, but opponents say it will only take more money from schools.
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
