Nate Berg
Nate Berg is a former contributing editor for Planetizen and a freelance journalist.
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Nate Berg is a former contributing editor for Planetizen and a freelance journalist. He has contributed to The New York Times, National Public Radio, Wired, Fast Company, Metropolis, Next American City, Dwell, the Christian Science Monitor, the Guardian, and Domus, among others. Nate studied print journalism and environmental planning at the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles.
Services Are Lacking For The Rural Poor
<p>Protests and violence have erupted in China's rural areas, where many of the country's poorest people struggle to find jobs. The government has pledged to improve spending to help provide for the rural poor and improve access to public services.</p>
The Biggest Bus In The World
<p>With three sections, five doors, and a 300-person capacity, the "world's largest bus" has been unveiled in Shanghai. The new buses will be used for a planned bus rapid transit line in the city.</p>
Central California Cities Team To Address Growth
<p>With Census figures predicting a doubling in the population by 2030, the Central California county of San Joaquin has begun an eight-city planning process to help shape the region's future.</p>
Governor Calls For Help In Rural Job Growth
<p>The governor of North Carolina has called on a state grant program to dedicate more funding to encourage job growth in rural areas.</p>
Off The Grid -- Out Of The Question?
<p>One man has set up his home with a series of solar panels, hydrogen fuel cells, and storage tanks to enable him to produce all of his own energy. But many say this system couldn't be feasible on the wide scale.</p>