Editing Template:Featured article/March, 2006

<big><big>[http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/cnhi/valdostadailytimes/opinion/local_story_082235631.html OUR OPINION: Smart growth vs. sprawl]</big></big>

<small>The Valdosta Daily Times</small>

''A point that was stressed this week during another public meeting on the Greater Lowndes 2030 Comprehensive Plan is that smart growth is concerned with ...''



<big><big>[http://www.enn.com/aff.html?id=1188 Scientists Hail San Francisco's Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan]</big></big>

<small>By the Center for Biological Diversity</small>

''Three independent scientific reviews of San Francisco's Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan reached a common conclusion this week: San Francisco's progressive plan to protect the Bay Area's most imperiled wildlife and plants is based on sound science ...''



<big><big>[http://www.sierraclub.org/population/ Populations]</big></big>

<small>Sierra Club</small>

''The Global Population and Environment Program works to inform Sierra Club members, as well as the general public about population-environment connections and to motivate citizens to take action. Through public events, speaking engagements, media outreach, publications and partnering with like-minded organizations, Sierra Club works to generate a greater public awareness and a demand for action on the part of decision-makers....''



<big><big>[http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/02/0227_060227_hurricane_coast.html?source=rss Hurricanes vs. Homes: Should Building on U.S. Coasts Be Stopped?]</big></big>

<small>Willie Drye for National Geographic News February 27, 2006</small>

''In the wake of last year's unprecedented hurricane damage in the United States, questions are being raised about whether rebuilding should be allowed on some of the most vulnerable coastlines...''


<big><big>[http://www.enn.com/alt.html?id=444 China Makes Stable Energy Supplies Top Priority for Economic Planning]</big></big>

<small>Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press February 21, 2006</small>

''China needs new technologies and more diverse sources of energy to ensure adequate, sustainable power for its booming economy -- a challenge offering new opportunities for foreign investment and cooperation, Chinese and European officials said Monday...''




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