Environment
2 Million Petition For Sustainable Energy
Technologies such as solar home systems, micro hydroelectricity generators, small wind turbines, wave energy and biogas are viable energy alternatives.
A 'Batty' Idea To Save Sick Forests
Mississippi State University researchers use bats to assess the health of a forest.
Conservation Dollars Into Smart Growth Opportunities
A new report shows that states can link their investments in open space with practical measures to shape economic development.
Florida Bay Restoration Plan Could Backfire
Everglades restoration plan could harm Florida Bay.
Climate Change: A Clear And Present Danger
Its time to start a war on climate change.
America's Water Crisis
America's aging water infrastructure needs a massive upgrade. Very soon.
Businesses, Governments Violated Clean Water Act
Fifty Florida businesses and governments violated the Clean Water Act according to a study of federal data released Tuesday by the Florida Public Interest Research Group.
Do We Value Gas Over Water?
U.S. consumers, unlike their global counterparts, pay more on average for water than gasoline.
Farms On City Roofs
Growing plants on roofs help improve urban environment.
Buying Coastal Wetlands From Developers
A new California bond measure would allocate $3.4 billion to allow the state to buy back coastal wetlands and watersheds from developers.
'Pay-as-you-throw' Waste Management
A new solid-waste collection system is called "pay as you throw" which charges customers by the amount of trash they dispose of.
Planning For Transit That Protects Air Quality
The Federal government could help communities better plan for transportationthat protects air quality.
Book Review: Cradle To Cradle
Growth is necessary in nature. They key is pursuing the right kind of growth.
To Build A Bridge With Recycled Plastic
Engineers are building a 400-foot bridge entirely from recycled plastic.
The Economics Of Recycling
Talk of the Nation host Neal Conan looks at how towns are making recylcing work.
Fire Threatens Giant Sequoias
Giant Sequoias, some up to 1500 years old, are threatened by a forest fire. The debate over how to care for them rages.
Everglades Project Rules To Be Strengthened
Some environmentalists say new rules are an "improvement."
Landmark CA Law May Affect All U.S Drivers
New legislation is aimed at reducing amount of greenhouse gases generated by passenger vehicles.
Too Many Environmental Mandates?
The balance among farmers, cities and wildlife is a tenuous one -- especially in Southern California.
Proposed Water Standard Changes Rile Environmentalists
The last time Florida regulators sought public comment on a proposal affecting the future of the state's water bodies, agency officials had to beat a hasty retreat after 30 days of public outcry.
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
