The environmental toxicology of mercury is discussed. Sources, effects, levels, and standards of mercury in the air are given. (BB)

Sodium enters drinking water by a variety of human activities and by natural means. Evidence suggests elevated levels of sodium in drinking water may adversely affect health. Action should be taken to reduce the level of human exposure to sodium in drinking water. (RE)

Manufacturers of chemicals used in pollution control are listed alphabetically under product headings. (LK)

Alphabetical listing of books and authors on the environment which were reviewed in Environmental Science and Technology from July 1971 through June 1972. Unannotated. (LK)

Brownfields have the potential to be reused as nature preserves or recreation areas. This reuse depends on the public's perceptions of risk and their willingness to support the new uses of the sites. This study examines attitudes about the reuse of large coastal brownfields from local and nonlocal students and the public. The sites include the…

Strategies to fix America's ailing health-care system seemed to fly off the presses every month in 2007. Doctors, journalists, and policymakers clamored to have their say, as did supporters and opponents of the controversial life-extension movement. These top trends, which registered in 2006 as well, and will only balloon in this election year,…

This manual provides information needed to meet the standards for pesticide applicator certification. The emphasis of this document is on the identification of wood-destroying pests and the damage caused by them to the structural components of buildings. The pests discussed include termites, carpenter ants, beetles, bees, and wasps and numerous…

Listed are institutions and organizations which can serve as information sources on toxicology. Each entry gives the toxicology-related interests of the institution, holdings (of publications), publications of the institution, and information services provided. Poison control centers are listed separately as an appendix. Other appendices list some…

Describes the harmful effects of insecticides and some programs that are proving effective in reducing insecticide use. (LS)

A listing of meetings and exhibits of special interest to those concerned with environmental management scheduled from October 1972 through December 1973. (LK)

Alphabetical listing of manufacturers and suppliers of the products and services listed in this issue of Environmental Science and Technology entitled Pollution Control Directory, 1972-73.'' Information relative to pollution control and abatement. (LK)

Presents a brief review of the program planning process, and uses the example of a solid waste program to illustrate what has or has not been accomplished through the use of the planning process. (LK)