Environment
West Eugene Parkway Threatens Wetlands
Analysis of the Environmental Impact Statement of the West Eugene Parkway project in Oregon warns of the environmental impacts of the project.
Environmentalists Receive McArthur 'Genius' Awards
Environmental activists Sandra Lenham and Cynthia Moss received McArthur 'Genius' Awards.
Florida Frees A Historic River
Trapped inside a 56-mile-long canal for decades, the Kissimmee River is finally breaking free.
Biologists Urge Protection Of Orange County Land
A report by conservation biologists says a 23,000-acre area in southern Orange County, CA, should be protected at all costs due to its importance as wildlife habitat.
Electric Car Lottery
The New York Power Authority is offering $199 monthly leases on electric cars to 100 New York commuters.
Mexico City's New Airport Site Criticized
Environmentalists criticize the proposed location for a new $2.5 billion airport for Mexico City, Mexico.
Market Forces Can Help The Environment
The impossibly-lofy "command and control" approach to environmentalism will never work. But the market can help.
Alaska Oil Drilling: Norton May Have Misrepresented Data
Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton may have misrepresented scientific data in response to a Senate committee's questions about the environmental impact of oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Costa Rica's Cloud Forests Threatened
Cloud forests are critical for bio-diversity and clean water. In Costa Rica, an increasing population is threatening cloud forests.
Wildlife Corridors Help Survival Of Endangered Species
Dr. David Suzuki writes about studies that show "wildlife corridors" are beneficial for the survival of endangered species.
Balancing Growth, Environment: Sweden Is Best
According to a report, Sweden does the best job of balancing growth and environment. European nations hold the first five positions.
Three Victories For California Conservationists
California Governor Gray Davis signed measures including one protecting coastal areas from land speculation.
Ambitious Plan To Improve Houston Air Quality Approved
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a five-year clean air plan for Houston, TX.
Campaign To Save Old-Growth Forests
Environmental groups launched a campaign to persuade the U.S. Congress and the Bush administration to stop the logging of old-growth trees on federal land.
Black Involvement In Environmental Movement Increases
Increased number of African-Americans are joining the environmental movement.
Restoring The Mississippi
For five years now, Chad Pregracke, a 26-year old Illinois resident, has been on a heroic personal mission to clean up the Mississippi. His efforts have won him an award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Russian Forests Disappearing
A study that mapped European Russia using satellite imagery reveal the loss of forests in the region.
The Environment After Sept. 11th
Will the political repercussions of the Sept. 11th attacks help the environment?
Can Ecotourism Save Peru's Rainforest?
Ecotourism effort in Peru involves local community.
Environmental Concerns At World Trade Center Site
A month after the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, New Yorkers are concerned about air quality and exposure to asbestos around the site of the tragedy.
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
