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Oppenheimer, Michael; Anttila-Hughes, Jesse K. – Future of Children, 2016
Michael Oppenheimer and Jesse Anttila-Hughes begin with a primer on how the greenhouse effect works, how we know that Earth is rapidly getting warmer, and how we know that the recent warming is caused by human activity. They explain the sources of scientific knowledge about climate change as well as the basis for the models scientists use to…
Descriptors: Climate, Sciences, Evidence, Causal Models
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Jones, Lawrence W. – Science, 1971
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Depleted Resources, Energy, Fuels
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London, Herbert I.; Newitt, Jane – Educational Leadership, 1983
Curriculum materials prepared by the Hudson Institute are designed to counteract pessimism and convince students they can influence the future. (Author)
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Pawley, Walter H. – Ceres, 1971
Continued population growth can only lead to world problems if decisions regarding balance, production of food, handling of natural resources, and educational aims are not made immediately. (JB)
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Demography, Depleted Resources, Developing Nations
Langham-Johnson, Shirley – 1981
This paper predicts that microelectronic circuitry will have an impact on education comparable to that of the industrial revolution or the invention of the printing press. Present conditions influencing educational technology and trends are considered in light of five considerations: (1) recent redefinitions of what educational technology is; (2)…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Definitions, Depleted Resources, Economic Factors
Hausgaard, Olaf – 1974
This report contains tabular data on energy consumption for the calendar year 1972 and a forecast of natural gas requirements for the period 1973 to 1976. Broad sector categories used in the tables are electric utilities, residential commercial, industrial, and transportation. Tables show energy consumption by primary source and major sector for…
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Economic Research, Energy Conservation, Fuel Consumption
Koster, Francis – 1977
The paper presents a review of literature on warnings of social crises and applies the literature to selected crises predicted in America's future. It is intended for use by futurists and policy makers as they devise ways to help society cope with crises. Warnings are interpreted as combining statement of a problem with proposal of a course of…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Data Analysis, Decision Making
Enzer, Selwyn; And Others – Food Policy, 1977
The key question to ask in determining whether a solution will be found to the world food problem is whether people will learn to effectively manage the food/population balance. Predictions concerning the world food situation should be made on the basis of these factors: (1) possible future changes involving technological development, political…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Agricultural Trends, Depleted Resources, Developed Nations
Hansen (Shirley J.) Associates, Inc., Lake Jackson, TX. – 1984
Since the publication of the original report, entitled "Fiscal Profile of America's Public Schools, 1981-85, and Associated Energy Implications," the national school revenue picture reveals: (1) a decline in federal aid to education, (2) a decline in state fiscal capacity, (3) a reduction in the state-local portion of public l 826/827 sector…
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Educational Demand, Educational Finance, Educational Trends