Humans have become the most dominant animal on the planet. They have adaptations providing advantages over other animals. They have even out competed other species in their own genus. Humans have opposable forefingers and thumbs for superior dexterity, very large brains for intelligence, walk upright with bipedal locomotion to cover distances more…

In the past decade, we have seen the well-established discourse of environmental education (EE) supplanted by that of education for sustainability (EfS). In some ways this change in terminology has been no more than a slogan change, with the actual educational practices associated with EfS little changed from those qualified by EE (Campbell and…

Recent work in science and technological studies has provided a clearer understanding of the way in which science functions in society and the interconnectedness among different strands of science, policy, economy and environment. It is well acknowledged that a different way of thinking is required in order to address problems facing the global…

With the dramatic growth of environmental science as an elective in high schools over the last decade, educators have the opportunity to realistically consider the possibility of incorporating environmental science into the core high school curriculum. Environmental science has several characteristics that make it a candidate for the core…

Explores students' conceptions of the relationships among 31 environmental issues using multidimensional scaling analysis. Suggests that both male and female grade 5 subjects develop meaningful conceptions of relationships among issues which have personal relevance to them. Contains 27 references. (DDR)

Provided is a definition of "appropriate technology." Describes some of the less apparent adverse effects of such technology on society and the environment. Stresses the need for environmental impact assessment of small-scale projects and the advantages and disadvantages of such practices. (CW)

The Dearing Report emphasized the idea of a 'learning society' as the new context of UK higher education, but conceived this on a model of adaptivity to economically- and technologically-driven change. While there are real shifts in social relations with which universities have to reckon, they can be understood on a much richer model of…

Holistic environmental education is viewed as a means of assisting in a long-term resolution of environmental degradation. Guidelines for a holistic environmental science curriculum are outlined for teachers and curriculum developers in this document. Major areas addressed include: (l) world views (discussing current and emerging paradigms and…

Great Britain and Germany accepted European Community acid rain reduction directives. Discusses the differences in the amount of reduction required from each country, the strategies adopted to attain those reductions, and the levels of emission reductions already achieved.(52 references) (MDH)

The intellectual, institutional, and ecological problems confronting the sociological study of technology are discussed. The history of the technology-sociology relationship is included. The world's need of the concepts, theories, and research findings that sociological study of technology can provide is emphasized. (KR)

Discussed is the meaning of engineering and technology and the need to develop a new philosophy and ethic commensurate with the finite resources of matter and energy. A new ethic is presented in terms of educating engineers in terms of stewardship of the earth and its resources. (KR)

A 21-item scale combining and modifying an environmental paradigm and a social paradigm was used in 2 surveys. This paper compares attitudinal dimensions resulting from factor analysis. Similarities in terms of relationships between scores on the scale and preferences for energy-related options were also assessed. (Author/CW)

Described are some of the successes of the Green Revolution in third-world nations. Discussed are research priorities; misconceptions; and improvements in management skills, training and education, infrastructure, and international trade. (CW)

Presented is a survey of five institutional mechanisms for allowing the lay public to influence environmental risk decisions. Discussed are public hearings, initiatives, public surveys, negotiated rule making, and citizens review panels. Defined is the democratic process criteria for assessing these and other participatory mechanisms. (KR)

The integration of scientific and technical perspectives on modern life with the insights and understanding derived from such studies as philosophy, economics, and literature is described. The historic and aesthetic elements of technology and engineering are discussed. (KR)