October/November 2003
"Ann Arbor vs. Sprawl"
Grassroots Campaign Squares Off Against Out-of-Town Developers
(Download Entire Issue in PDF Format)
Features:
- Guiding Growth, Protecting
Open Space
By Mike Garfield - Election 2003: Ann Arbor vs.
Sprawl: Out-of-Town Developers Try to Buy Election; Grassroots Campaign
Fights Back
By Mike Garfield - Lies and the Lying Builders Who Tell Them
- Land Use & Cool Cities:
Granholm Initiatives Link Sprawl, Racism, and Public Awareness
Plus: Land Use & Cool Cities - Part II
By Brian McKenna - "Lead-Free Wheels":
Ecology Center to Demonstrate Safer Substitutes for Major Auto Lead Use
By Ted Sylvester - Toxic Fire Retardants Found in
Women's Breast Milk: Study Urges Chemical Ban, But Says Breastfeeding
Best for Baby & Mom
By the Environmental Working Group
Columns:
- Wayne County News: Central Wayne
Trash Incinerator Closes
By Brad van Guilder - Recycle Ann Arbor: Keeping
Recycling Local in Ann Arbor
By Laura Biernat - Science for the People:
- Cadmium exposure and breast cancer
- Low levels of lead impair intelligence
- Birth control pills & fish reproduction
Compiled By Mary Beth Doyle
At the Ecology Center:
- Great Lakes Chemicals Policy Discussion: What can we learn from innovative policies in Europe
- Helping Local Schools Go Outdoors!: Assisting outdoor learning & recreation
- Profile: Hans Posselt
The Ecology Center's Senior Scientist
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