Discusses the Toxic Substances Control Act, including a suggested toxic chemical categorization scheme to aid the EPA. (MDR)

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

Citizen action to stop the disposal of taconite tailings into Lake Superior was unsuccessful when the courts settled in the favor of industry. Although citizen research revealed a form of asbestos, as well as other toxic chemicals in the discharged wastes, company representatives stated that there were no health hazards. (MA)

The Environmental Protection Agency chose the American Society of Testing and Materials to develop standardized guidelines for pesticide registration. Since the numbers and uses of pesticides is so wide, establishing ecological and public health guidelines may be difficult. Strong industry and government representation might also hamper the…

Examined are the tenets underlying the technical attitudes and perceptions of food technologists and scientists. Technology usually advances in a linear fashion without identifying secondary effects in social and political realms. Consumerism becomes the public voice in identifying these sociotechnologic effects. (MR)

Explores problems and doubts regarding the extent to which air pollution must be reduced to eliminate further suffering and death. The adequacy of our present approach to air pollution control is evaluated together with an assessment of unknown factors affecting standards for a healthful environment. (BL)

A more aware public will be required to achieve the national goal of clean water. Effort must be made to provide better and more rapid coverage of government action and news events. (BT)

Included are (1) a discussion of ozone chemistry; (2) the effects of nitrogen fertilizers, fluorocarbons, and high level aircraft on the ozone layer; and (3) the possible results of a decreasing ozone layer. (MR)

Children are especially sensitive to air pollution and consequences to them maybe of longer duration than to adults. The effects of low-level pollution on children are the concern of this article. The need for research on the threat of air pollution to childrens' health is emphasized. (BT)

A woman's social and physical surroundings are important determinants of her health. Women's health is subject to different stresses than mens, but these stresses are by no means the same from culture to culture. Mortality rates among women reflects these varying stresses.

Assesses the scope of technological hazard burden in the United States. Discusses the technological impacts on ecosystems and reviews technological hazards in an historical perspective. (MA)

Focuses on the federal regulatory effort. Surveys the problems of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Includes the major goals of the agency, its organization, performance, problems, and suggested solutions. (MA)

Discusses the health hazards resulting from chemical additions of many common products such as cough syrups, food dyes, and cosmetics. Steps being taken to protect consumers from these health hazards are included. (MDR)