Energy

The Hydrogen Economy is a Nuclear Economy

Thousands of new nuclear reactors would be needed to produce the hydrogen required to meet America's energy needs.

February 4, 2005 - The Financial Times

Bush: Nuclear Energy Is 'Clean' And 'Renewable'

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal President Bush said that nuclear energy was a "clean renewable" energy source for the future."

January 18, 2005 - Portsmouth Herald

The Relationship Between Energy And Poverty

Energy plays an critical role in in reducing poverty and fuelling economic growth.

December 18, 2004 - Shared Spaces

Sam Who?

Bush nominates little-known official, Samuel Bodman, to be energy secretary.

December 11, 2004 - Bloomberg

Is it Possible to Get the U.S. Off Oil?

Yes it is, according to Hunter Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute. The key is in finding efficiencies, not new sources of power.

November 9, 2004 - Yes Magazine

Colorado Passes Renewable-Energy Initiative

State's largest utilities will be required to generate 3 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2007.

November 4, 2004 - Renewable Energy Access

Let A Thousand Reactors Bloom

China gears up to build new, smaller nuclear plants to solve its growing energy needs.

September 5, 2004 - Wired

Coal-fired Power Plants Are Fossil Fuel Dinosaurs

Why is Los Angeles Department of Water and Power planning to invest $400 million in a coal-fired power plant in Utah when pollution-free renewable sources of electricity are becoming affordable?

August 31, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Harnessing Underwater Energy

An underwater wind farm could make New York City one of the world's most environment-friendly cities in terms of locally producing clean energy.

July 12, 2004 - The New York Times

Renewed Interest In Renewable Energy

The U.S., once the leader in renewable energy, has fallen behind while other countries commit to ambitious targets and European nations gear up to sell clean energy to the developing world.

June 4, 2004 - Wired

Norway Hosts Creative Eco-Friendly Projects

A windblown island off Norway is being used to test ways of overcoming a big drawback of alternative energy: How to store it.

May 1, 2004 - MSNBC

Oil Field Mega Projects

The world is likely to be entering an era of permanently-declining oil supplies in the next decade.

March 18, 2004 - Petroleum Review

Energy Decision Creates Uncertain Atmosphere

The Bush administration's Clear Skies initiative is a "flexible, market-based approach to reducing major pollutants" and should be implemented.

January 7, 2004 - The Indianapolis Star

Here Comes The Sun

City in California hopes to cut down on electricity bills and improve the environment with the largest solar projects of its kind on the West Coast.

December 12, 2003 - The Fresno Bee

Fueling New Ideas For Alternative Sources of Energy

Mississippi is at the forefront of researching alternative energy sources in its region.

November 5, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

Zoning Windmills

Plans to construct 15 large windmills atop a mountain runs into zoning conflicts in Tennessee.

October 31, 2003 - Knoxville News Sentinel

Generating Power From Water

Scientists discover a new, clean way to generate power from water.

October 25, 2003 - The Independent

How To Heal The Electricity Grid

Our electric power grid our the nation's circulatory system. Scientific American examines how to keep the nation healthy.

October 23, 2003 - Scientific American

Good For The Environment, Good For Jobs, Good for Cities

Organized labor helps push for sustainable energy practices.

September 4, 2003 - The Boston Globe

Chaos As Major Power Outage Hits London

A major power outage hit London during the evening rush hour disrupting the city's transit services and affecting half a million people.

August 28, 2003 - BBC News

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.