Casts the energy crisis in the larger context of constraints on the use of all physical resources and views energy use and protection of environmental resources as two parts of a common issue. (GS)

This project, sponsored by the Jim and Ada Irving Foundation, was keyed to determining the most significant free and low-cost teaching aids needed by the nation's classroom science teachers. Some 2,000 grade and high school science teachers throughout the country were polled on a scientifically sample basis from names listed in the U.S. Registry…

Presents a reprint of a safety manual for orienting new employees to a chemical laboratory. (RH)

Our energy growth is slowing down and will level off in the 1990s. Our oil and gas production passed a peak in the early 1970s. Coal is the only fossil fuel capable of increased production. Finding rates for petroleum, natural gas, and uranium are less than half what they were twenty years ago. (Author/BB)

Discusses the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen in the form of ammonia as one of the foundations of modern chemical industry. The article describes ammonia production and synthesis, purifying the hydrogen-nitrogen mix, nitric acid production, and its commericial plant. (HM)

When handling hazardous gases, it is necessary to know their properties, precautions that can be taken to protect workers, and proper first aid. This article gives everyday rules for handling gas cylinders, and a brief first aid guide for 12 common toxic gases and vapors. (BB)

Discusses bituminous deposits as commerical sources for oil recovery. Describes extraction process. (SL)

New titles are listed under major subject categories. Each entry includes publisher, author, and date of publication. (Author/JAB)

Discusses the synthesis of ethylene glycol from carbon monoxide and hydrogen using bimetallic catalysts. Although this technology has not been implemented, it illustrates two important future trends, namely, use of bimetallic catalysts and use of coal-derived carbon monoxide and hydrogen as a new feed stock. (JN)

Gives results of a survey of attitudes and ideas about professional standards among relatively new research chemists (N=124), which offers insights into how to bring into accord the academic and industrial concepts of the profession of research chemistry. Responses are summarized for each question, in the order asked. (JN)

Discusses the status of chemistry during the settling of the American colonies, its use in industry, and aspects of chemical education at that time. (MLH)

Presents a manual of safe laboratory practices and precautions, covering such things as fire, explosion, poisoning, and injuries. (MLH)

Presented are reviews of five films, filmstrips, and film loops related to teaching chemistry. (RH)