This digest reviews briefly several futures-oriented efforts of pertinence to educational endeavors, focusing primarily on their environmental aspects. These efforts are considered under headings in the form of six questions. They are: (1) Are future studies scientific? (2) How are projections developed? (3) What do recent futuristic projections suggest? (4) How valid are such projections? (5) How can alternative futures be approached? and (6) Are resource/environment considerations really necessary? Selected references are included and suggestions for identifying additional resources are offered. (ML)