Environment

New Policies Threaten National Forests

New policies would allow more logging of large tracts of national forests by timber companies.

February 13, 2003 - The New York Times

The Forgotten Region

Teresa Fogelberg discusses the challenges faced by the 12 former Soviet countries as they look to build a cross border, sustainable future.

February 13, 2003 - Shared Spaces

Choosing Between Forests And Jobs

New provisions could weaken Clinton-era forest protections.

February 13, 2003 - The New York Times

Drought Brings Gardening Ban

Aurora residents are banned from planting new vegetable and flower gardens as the city enacts the area's toughest drought restrictions.

February 13, 2003 - The Denver Post

Pollution Cloud Could Travel To U.S.

A brown pollution cloud dubbed the "Asian Express" could cross the Pacific Ocean and reach the U.S. in 4 to 10 days.

February 12, 2003 - National Geographic

Report Urges Canada Urban Land Cleanup

NRTEE is developing a national brownfield redevelopment strategy in order to ensure that Canada is a global leader in remediation.

February 12, 2003 - National Round Table On The Environment And Econom

Yellowstone: Should Snowmobiles Be Allowed?

Environmentalists oppose new rules that will allow snowmobile continued access to the Yellowstone National Park.

February 12, 2003 - The Washington Post

Conservations Seek To Cut Down Millions Of Trees

Conservationists are calling for the removal of millions of trees to help save one of Britain's most important natural habitats.

February 9, 2003 - National Geographic

Bad News For The Environment

Considering President Bush's pledges for a clean environment and reduced dependence on foreign oil, the budget is "downright peculiar."

February 8, 2003 - The New York Times

Americans Invest In Parks And Open Space

This report by the Trust for Public Land, tracks the results of conservation ballot measures across the country in 2002.

February 7, 2003 - The Trust for Public Land

Defense Dept. Claims Environmental Rules Hinder Military Mission

The Defense Department is trying to gain exemptions from environmental rules it says interfere with military training and readiness.

February 7, 2003 - The New York Times

Is California Changing Detroit?

California's clean-air effort launched a quest for technology that is finally poised to offer a clean-air cars that use little or no gas.

February 7, 2003 - California Legislative Analyst's Office

The Plan For Hydrogen Cars

According to the Bush administration's plan, hydrogen-powered cars will not be mass produced until 2020.

February 6, 2003 - The New York Times

Bush Plan Proposes Increased Logging

The Bush administration is proposing increased logging in national forests in the Sierra Nevada.

February 5, 2003 - San Jose Mercury News

Hidden Agenda Behind Bush's Hydrogen Initiative?

The hydrogen fuel cell initiative announced by President Bush in his State of the Union address may benefit fossil-fuel and nuclear power industries.

February 4, 2003 - The New York Times

Air Rule Would Alter Development

California is considering dramatic new rules that would require developers to address air pollution impacts.

January 31, 2003 - The Record

The State Of Afghanistan's Environment

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reports on the state of Afghanistan's environment and cities.

January 29, 2003 - BBC News

What Makes People Care About The Environment?

Why do some people care about environment? NPR host Tavis Smiley talks to John Quigley, the activist who tried to save an ancient oak, and actress Rene Russo about the environment.

January 29, 2003 - National Public Radio

How To Ambush The Environment

Critics say the Bush administration has launched an "all-out assault" on the environment.

January 28, 2003 - Time

The Skeptical Environmentalist Responds

Author Bjorn Lomborg, a former environmentalist who exposed the failures of the environment movement, responds to attacks on the science of his work.

January 24, 2003 - Wall St. Journal

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.