Energy
The Case Against Nuclear Power
The pending Senate Energy Bill will support a "new generation" nuclear power plants. But they will be no different from the last generation, which have been a "lethal failure" according to Harvey Wasserman.
UK Is Big Winner In New 'Carbon Market' Industry
Great Britain has emerged as the center for the new ‘carbon market’ industry that will play a key role in providing the funds necessary to produce clean energy and fight global warming.
Go Big To Go Green
New research suggests that the bigger a city is, the greener it can be.
Coastal Erosion Threatens U.S. Energy Supply
Louisiana's eroding and sinking coastline also happens to be the site of a major proportion of America's oil infrastructure.
The Truth About Ethanol
Widely touted as a way of making America energy-independent, corn-based ethanol is instead a heavily subsidized, fossil-fuel dependent and environmentally destructive political boondoggle.
Californians Bucking National Trend By Guzzling Less Gas
While American drivers are burning record amounts of gas to feed their motoring habits, a weird thing is happening in the freeway state – Californians continue to consume less gasoline. Sustained high gas prices may play a role by changing behavior.
Two Examples Of Green Building: Fancy And Frugal
While pricey eco-chic homes garner lots of attention, living green doesn't have to mean expensive materials and complicated retrofits.
Green Building Picks Up Steam In Idaho
With gradual growth in the amount of plans for energy efficient buildings and a rise in applications for LEED certification, Idaho is joining with many other states in a push to build more environmentally-friendly homes and buildings.
LEED-ND Projects Leave The Nest As New Pilot Program Takes Flight
A look at some of the first LEED-ND projects demonstrates the diverse models of sustainable development.
The Connection Between Sprawl and Global Warming
Robert Steuteville comments on a California lawsuit and its connection to sprawl, the environment, and energy use.
Wind Turbine Shortage Makes U.S. Look To Europe To Meet Demand
President Bush has often looked toward American technology to make voluntary carbon emission reductions, but that technology often must come from abroad, where industrialized countries are required to make emission reductions per the Kyoto Protocol.
The High Cost Of Alberta's Black Gold Rush
An oil boom is bringing news jobs and strengthening the economy but also harming the environment.
The Dark Side Of 'Green' Power
Generating energy from renewable sources such as wind and water often requires stringing new transmission lines to remote areas, a prospect that concerns some environmentalists.
World's Most Powerful Dam Proposed For Africa
Industrialists in Africa are pushing for the creation of a giant dam on the Congo River that would generate enough energy for the half-billion people on the continent without electricity. The huge project has been called "a Marshall Plan for Africa."
Chicago's Green Plans Falling Short
Despite big plans to make the city a national example for environmental friendliness, some say Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's measures have failed to produce the intended results.
Western Governments Team Up Against Greenhouse Gases
With a regional goal of curbing greenhouse gas emissions, the Western governments of British Columbia, California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah have joined forces to push environmental policies the federal government has avoided.
California Sues Municipalities for Bad Urban Planning
Using a technique typically used by advocates, California's Attorney General is trying to use lawsuits to persuade local governments to curb sprawl and prevent global warming.
Rainforest Vs. Oil Reserves: Will Preservation Prevail?
With significant oil reserves in its rainforests and rampant poverty, Ecuador has a dilemma. The country's president is asking the international community to compensate the country for its plans to protect the rainforest by not drilling for the oil.
The Price Of Cheap Energy: High Carbon Emissions
A state's carbon emissions is largely correlated with the source of its electricity -- the more coal power, the larger the carbon footprint, and the lower the electric rates.
Roof Tiles Make It Easier For Homeowners To Go Solar
New solar roof tiles allow eco-conscious and well-heeled homeowners to enjoy the benefits of low-cost energy without annoying their neighbors with traditional solar panels deemed unsightly by some communities.
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.
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
