Economic development relies on and transforms the environment. The transformation is evident in the poor environmental quality in many developing countries. For example, air quality in Southeast Asia ...

William Nordhaus can recall the precise moment when he became interested in what is now known as “green accounting,” a type of accounting that factors environmental costs and benefits into measures of ...

It's increasingly recognized that to achieve environmental sustainability we need to go beyond superficial fixes and instigate deeper cultural shifts. This means changes to self-identity and ...

Supporters said the new law will not only resolve conflicting lower-court rulings on the issue but ensure that those who challenge a municipalities’ land-use rules are serious about it. Florida’s ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — At Rock Springs, just north of Orlando, water gushes from a limestone cliff. Hundreds of gallons of water pour from an opening in the rock every second. Mike Cliburn, with ...

Sea Grant programs around the country are dedicated to fostering our nation’s coastal economy by supporting students and workers seeking to build their knowledge and ability to work in many fields ...

Written by Alejandro Restrepo Montoya Published on July 31, 2024 Medellín's urban plan focuses on answering how urban planning can improve people's quality of life. By developing its proposal, the ...

AWENDAW, S.C. (WCSC) - An environmental advocacy group is challenging the validity of a permit for a developer to begin building on land in Awendaw within the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. The ...