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.…

Draws conclusions on the scientific uncertainty surrounding most chemical use regulatory decisions, examining the evolution of law and science, benefit analysis, and improving information. Suggests: (1) rapid development of knowledge of chemical risks and (2) a regulatory system which is flexible to new scientific knowledge. (DH)

Asserting that toxic chemicals can be found throughout school grounds in pesticides, building materials, school supplies, cleaning products, office equipment, and personal care products, this reports details the prevalence of toxic chemicals within schools and recommends methods for reducing exposure. Following an executive summary, the report…

Summarizes the Administration's amendments to the Clean Air Act and indicates that the proposals are more moderate and less exacerbating than some previous options. (CC)

Discusses the physical properties, sources, physiological effects, and legislation pertaining to noise, especially noise characteristics in the community. Indicates that noise reduction steps can be taken more intelligently after determination of the true noise sources and paths. (CC)

Summarizes discussions made at the first National Conference on Standards for Environmental Improvement. Indicates the presence of contradictions between industry and governmental agencies in terms of current environmental standards and their congressionally mandated deadlines as well as interpretation of environmental research data. (CC)

Discusses Commoner's ideas on the social value of the petrochemical industry and his suggestions for curtailment or elimination of its productive operation to produce a higher environmental quality for mankind at a relatively low loss in social benefit. (CC)

The challenge to biological and extra biological survival comes down to man's ability to organize man-made environments that exhibit the subtle order found in natural living systems. Because of a misapplication of technology, many self regulating mechanisms are absent in contemporary human settings; they must be designed into future efforts…

Discusses problem of criterion determination in elementary classroom, some problems relating to measurement of classroom climate on unitary "prediction criterion combinations, and a new method for integrating multiple criteria via computer analysis. Sample computerized reports included. (Author)

Discusses environmental affairs of the past three decades in the perspective of historical evolution by determining the degree which characteristics of these affairs (from values to political controversy to economic change and political ideology) constitute an elaboration of earlier tendencies. Argues that environmental affairs be studied within a…

The Reagan Administration has crippled laws and agencies set up to cope with the toxic chemical crisis. Cancer and other dangers from dioxin-contaminated herbicides, dioxin waste disposal, pesticide exports, and cancer-causing consumer products are discussed. We are sowing seeds for future epidemics of cancer, deformed children, and Love Canals.…

A ten-step model for the assessment of a medical school learning environment was developed and implemented as a basis for the management and reduction of student stress. (Author)