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Toxic Substances in the Environment. Second Edition.
Kendall, Ronald J. – 1983
Modern society is very dependent upon numerous chemical substances. Chemicals have a wide variety of uses, including drugs to prolong our lives and pesticides to control insect and weed pests. Life would be drastically different without the availability of these chemical substances but, while the benefits of chemicals should be appreciated, the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Supplies, Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Environmental Education
Greener Approaches to Undergraduate Chemistry Experiments.
Kirchhoff, Mary, Ed.; Ryan, Mary Ann, Ed. – 2002
This laboratory manual introduces the idea of Green Chemistry, which is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. Instructional samples are included to help teachers integrate green chemistry into the college chemistry curriculum. Each laboratory includes: (1) a…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Environmental Influences, Hazardous Materials, Higher Education
Toxic Leak!: An Event-Based Science Module. Student Edition. Groundwater Module.
Wright, Russell G. – 1996
This book is designed for the middle school students to learn scientific literacy through event-based science. Unlike traditional curricula, the event-based earth science module is a student-centered, interdisciplinary, inquiry-oriented program that emphasizes cooperative learning, teamwork, independent research, hands-on investigations, and…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environmental Education, Groundwater, Group Activities
Toxic Leak!: An Event-Based Science Module. Teacher's Guide. Groundwater Module.
Wright, Russell G. – 1996
This book is designed for middle school earth science teachers to help their students learn about problems with toxic leaking and scientific literacy through event-based science. Unlike traditional curricula, the event-based earth science module is a student-centered, interdisciplinary, inquiry-oriented program that emphasizes cooperative…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Environmental Education, Groundwater, Group Activities
Health Aspects of the Disposal of Waste Chemicals.
Grisham, Joe W., Ed. – 1986
Intended to be a source of information on the nature and significance of health effects related to chemical disposal, this document is the final report of the Executive Scientific Panel on Health Aspects of the Disposal of Waste Chemicals. The panel, which was organized by the Universities Associated for Research and Education in Pathology…
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Ecological Factors, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences
State of the Environment: An Assessment at Mid-Decade.
Conservation Foundation, Washington, DC. – 1984
This report is divided into two parts. The three chapters in part 1 describe environmental conditions and trends. Chapter 1 deals with underlying trends, primarily population growth and economic factors. Chapter 2 covers environmental contaminants, including toxic substances, hazardous waste, air and water pollutants, and overall waste production.…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Energy, Federal State Relationship, Government Role
USA by Numbers: A Statistical Portrait of the United States.
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Weber, Susan, Ed. – 1988
This book presents demographic data about a variety of U.S. public policies, social problems, and environmental issues. The issues and problems that the statistics illustrate (such as overflowing garbage dumps, homelessness, child poverty, and smog and water pollution) are connected with, and the consequences of, the expanding U.S. population. The…
Descriptors: Abortions, Air Pollution, Birth Rate, Contraception