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Peer reviewedLanouette, William – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1990
Discusses the energy sources not causing global warming. Suggests the use of nuclear energy as an alternative. Presents many excerpts from U.S. Congress and Senate hearings. (YP)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Environment, Environmental Influences, Environmental Research
Peer reviewedSutija, Davor P.; Prausnitz, John M. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1990
Provides three classroom examples showing students how chemical engineering techniques can supply partial answers to social questions, such as environmental issues. Examples are depletion of the ozone layer, nuclear winter, and air pollution by chemical solvents. (YP)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Reactions, College Science
Download full textBrown, Lester R.; And Others – 1987
This book was developed to highlight the risks that confront societies, and to indicate the most promising avenues for preemptive policies and actions. The document contains chapters on: (1) the emergence of change; (2) analyzing demographic factors; (3) assessing the future of urbanization; (4) reassessing nuclear power (including an analysis of…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Conservation (Environment), Demography, Depleted Resources
S-STS Reporter, 1988
Discusses characteristics of instructional modules that deal with the relationship between science, technology, and society (STS). Provides reviews of 14 print modules and one video that cover such topics as air and water quality, consumer science, genetics, nuclear energy, space, and technological issues. (TW)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Education
