A listing of dealers and supply houses, relative to pollution control, in the U.S.: A state-by-state alphabetical listing of dealer and supplier locations. (LK)

A list of professional consulting services, relative to pollution control, i.e. companies offering consulting services only, listed alphabetically within major geographical regions. (LK)

Alphabetical list of trade names and manufacturer's name for products intended for the environmental field. (LK)

Manufacturers of instruments and equipment used in the measurement, control, etc., listed alphabetically under product headings. Extensive listing. (LK)

Gives information on costs and benefits of pesticides, and on specific injurious effects on humans and fish and wild life. Suggests restriction of use of certain pesticides and acceleration of research on biological control. (EB)

Acid rain is a complex environmental problem which affects the United States and many other countries around the world. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970 to address environmental issues, such as acid rain. Through its programs, EPA works to protect human health and the environment in the United States…

Everybody knows that healthy school buildings contribute to student learning, reduce health and operating costs, and ultimately, increase school quality and competitiveness. However, 55 million of the nation's children attend public and private K-12 schools where poor air quality, hazardous chemicals and other unhealthy conditions make students…

Reports on the ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia which set aside the Environmental Protection Agency's regulations on lead in gasoline. (GS)

Considers health hazards that may be associated with the electromagnetic effects produced by high voltage electric transmission lines. (GS)

This article reports that dog feces are a problem because they are capable of transmitting diseases, as well as acting as a breeding place for for fly larvae and food for rats. Studies included in the article indicate the need for public education and for an effective control program. Bibliography included. (MA)

This manual provides information needed to meet the standards for pesticide applicator certification. It presents pest control guidelines for those organisms of public health significance. Fact sheets with line drawings discuss pests such as cockroaches, bedbugs, lice, ants, beetles, bats, birds, and rodents. (CS)

Presents a physical description of a geothermal power plant, details the chemical and thermal effluents, and evaluates the physical and ecological effects of the plant. (GS)

Reports on a program by the Environmental Protection Agency in which the agency has identified forty substitutes for pesticides that are banned or face the threat of being banned. The identification of substitutes includes a consideration of both scientific and economic factors. (GS)

This guide contains basic information to meet specific standards for pesticide applicators. Characteristics, life cycles and habits of pests such as roaches, beetles, flies, ants and rodents are discussed. Additionally, pest control measures, especially by application of aerosols, dusts, baits, fumigants or vapors, is presented. (CS)