Man must assume the responsibility of sincere efforts to preserve and improve the environment, of becoming knowledgeable about environmental facts and issues, and of reassessing his life style and priorities. This booklet is an overview of environmental problems and environmental progress. It was written on the premise that through education and…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for setting and enforcing environmental quality standards for the nation. With the Clean Air Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-604) and the Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-500), the first truly nationwide control programs were established. This booklet is designed to inform the public…

Research which can form new bases for interior design is being greatly accelerated. Investigations in psychology, anthropology, psychiatry, and biology, as well as interdisciplinary projects, turn up literally hundreds of studies, the results of which will vitally affect interior design. This body of research falls into two parts--(1) human…

The school district of Philadelphia has committed itself to a program of upgrading the quality of elementary educational program and facilities. To ascertain the degree to which the school district is succeeding in building schools to facilitate educational innovations is the major purpose of this study. Evaluation charts are used to determine the…

This paper describes the use and value of courses in the physical environment offered as part of a non-graded elective program in the English high school curriculum. The writer, who has taught some of these courses, argues that there is a definite place for environmental studies in the humanities curriculum. One course, entitled "Wilderness as a…

People's incessant struggles to exercise self-control have been hindered by their misconceptions about its nature. Self-control is viewed here as a complex behavior--i.e., as a sequence of specific acts influenced by conditions both internal and external to the person. A person can exercise self-control when he has learned how to manage these…

This article examines the relationships among solid waste disposal, air pollution, and human disease. It is estimated that solid waste disposal contributes 9.7 percent of the total air pollution and 9.9 percent of the total air pollution health effect. Certain disposal-resource recovery systems can be implemented to meet air quality standards. (MR)

Reviewed are the trends in environmental quality during the ten years between the 1979 Annual Index and the first done in 1969. Included are analyses of trends in wildlife, air, soil, minerals, forests, living space, and water. Major events in the environmental movement are reviewed. (RE)

This article provides the names and addresses of federal and state environmental agencies responsible for monitoring and enforcing air, noise, water, and solid waste pollution.

Presents a literature review of solid wastes and water quality, covering publications of 1976-77. This review covers areas such as: (1) environmental impacts and health aspects for waste disposal, and (2) processed and hazardous wastes. A list of 80 references is also presented. (HM)

A discussion of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's past and present efforts in pesticide control certification and registration is given. (MDR)

Maximum levels of the principle water contaminants are discussed in this article. Difficulties related to establishing standards for contaminants in drinking water are identified and the possible results of high levels of these contaminants included. (MA)

The influence of school building age on the academic achievement of pupils in the fourth, eight, and eleventh grades is examined while controlling the variance due to selected socioeconomic factors. (Author/MLF)

Provides an overview of China's environmental pollution management by discussing: China's Environmental Protection Organization; laws and regulations; environmental protection program; education and manpower training; and research into environmental pollution problems. (The author provided technical assistance to China's environmental pollution…

Extensive use of pesticides during food production has created concerns for certain involuntary risks. Examines these concerns: government role in control and monitoring pesticide use, proposals for reform, and how consumer awareness might be an effective pressure for finding remedies. A table listing produce and pesticide residues is included.…