May 12, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Gene associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis identified

Researchers have identified the first gene to be associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (also called AIS) across Asian and Caucasian populations. The gene is involved in the growth and development of the spine during childhood.  Continue reading

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January 26, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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Can Ontario deliver the continent’s best land-use plan?

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
I’m fond of saying that the best-conceived plan for managing growth and development in North America is the Places to Grow framework adopted by the province … Continue reading

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December 7, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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Does the sustainable communities agenda have something to offer rural America?

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
Much of the thinking among those of us concerned with how to accommodate a growing US population in a sustainable way focuses on our metropolitan regions – o… Continue reading

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July 22, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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Video week: the conservation imperative for smart growth

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC  
It’s certainly well-known among my colleagues that I am passionate about cities.  I’m proud to think of myself as an urbanist who believes we can no longer acc… Continue reading

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