Integration of the natural and social sciences occurs when scientists in each discipline have a knowledge of the other discipline. Research must strive for integrated conceptual and operational frameworks, develop objectives agreed upon by all participants, and include planners, decision makers, and local population. (KC)

Describes the eruption of inflammable natural gas from the ground surface in the Edith area near Camp Houston. Determining the source of the gas, the results established the Chester-Oswago interval as the most likely source. The surface venting has declined steadily; the likelihood of finding its cause is also described. (SK)

Reviews research on the ways the design of the physical environment affects levels of social interaction and spatial orientation. (EF)

Discusses the use of social science knowledge about environmental stressors in the making of public policy. (EF)

Lists and annotates recurrent federal publications that contain basic statistical data on pollution levels and controls, natural resources and wildlife conservation, water resources supply and development, weather and ocean conditions, federal aid programs, and the environmental impact of energy development. It also lists continuing bibliographies…

This article describes how a number of international organizations are tackling many different problems of toxic substances in the environment. (BB)

Describes recommendations of a task force formed under the auspices of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, including more standardized procedures for collecting and evaluating environmental data. (MLH)

Investigated were the functions (particularly in meeting individual human needs) that wilderness areas serve in their undeveloped state. Undergraduate students (94) were administered four questionnaries dealing with various aspects of the rewards associated with wilderness enjoyment. Results suggest that there are valued rewards which are highly…

Explored are possible areas for application of psychometric techniques in the transportation planning process; that is, the mechanism for estimating and forecasting travel in urban areas. Described is the disaggregate, behavioral, probabilistic approach to travel demand estimation; potentials for the use of psychometric techniques are then…

In examining conditions influencing correspondence between attitude and behavior, an experiment concerning paper recycling in office buildings is described. Varied were methods of informing people about the experiment and techniques used for separating paper. Results revealed employee receptivity to any technique of separation and that receptivity…

Reports the findings of a study that documented 1992 costs of residential curbside recycling versus disposal systems in four Washington State cities: Seattle, Spokane, Bellingham, and Vancouver. Results indicated that recycling can be less expensive than disposal when the revenues obtained from selling recycled materials are considered. (MDH)

Simplicity and efficiency in design and estimation are all important in deciding on sampling strategies. A simple model is given and illustrated for four practical situations to show how a good sampling strategy should be selected. (Author)