Discusses the increased environmental activities of the National Bureau of Standards which include the development of standard reference materials (each containing a known concentration of a pollutant or pollutants), accurate methods of measurement, and pollution monitoring instruments. (JR)

Considered the need for effective conservation and outlined the development of conservation organizations and programs. (RK)

Aimed at determining whether preference scaling techniques could be used as a means of aiding engineering design, paried comparison and rank-order methods indicated that children do have stable and reliable preferences for play equipment and these preferences are correlated with actual usage. (Author/KM)

Background concerning legislation and development of environmental programs is detailed in the areas of air pollution, water pollution, pesticides, and multimedia toxic substances. Each section contains a discussion of scientific knowledge, health effects, costs, proposed standards, and possible approaches to the problems. (LS)

Although subjects were able to adapt to loud noise and other stressors in laboratory experiments, they clearly demonstrated adverse aftereffects. (DM)

Author proposes a community study project of their own environment in order for students to better understand the interdependence of living things. (GB)

A description of the program set up by the Northern States Power Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, to prepare itself for increasing change in the social environment in which the company operates. (HB)

Discusses the development of an environmental studies center, which provides opportunities for students to learn about all aspects of the environment. (RK)

Students undertook a group project in collaboration with city officials to study garbage types in the community and possibilities of recycling solid wastes. Data collected from various sources revealed that public attitude was favorable for recycling efforts and that it was feasible economically. (PS)

Charges that militants are exaggerating the threat of ecological disaster and offers evidence in support. (Author)

Argues that even if militants are exaggerating the threat of ecological disaster the world will be better off for their warnings. (Author/JF)