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Brown, Lester R.; And Others – 1985
The second of a series of annual reports designed to provide a global assessment of progress toward a sustainable society, this publication monitors changes in the global resource base (land, water, energy, and biological support systems), focusing particularly on how these changes affect the economy. Included in the report are news on innovative…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Developed Nations
Brown, Lester R. – 1978
American economic analysts will better understand current economic trends if they investigate economic problems in light of the expanding global economy. Reasons for the failure of economists to explain the simultaneous existence of rapid inflation and high unemployment include preoccupation with economic indicators, short-term forecasts, and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Attitude Change, Biological Influences, Capitalism
Crosson, Pierre R.; Frederick, Kenneth D. – 1977
The book provides an overview of the food situation in developing nations and in the United States as it will be until the end of the 20th century. Specifically, the research focuses on interrelationships among world food needs, resources, and environmental issues. The document is presented in seven chapters. Chapter I presents background on the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Depleted Resources, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
DeVito, Alfred; Krockover, Gerald H. – 1981
The purpose of this handbook is to present information about energy and to translate this information into learning activities for children. Chapter 1, "Energy: A Delicate Dilemma," presents activities intended to provide an introduction to energy and energy usage. Chapter 2, "What are the Sources of Energy?" provides…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Coal, Conservation Education, Depleted Resources
Miller, Donna; Becker, William J. – 1980
This unit of instruction on general energy concepts was designed for use by agribusiness and natural resources teachers in Florida high schools and by agricultural extension agents as they work with students and adults. It is one of a series of 11 instructional units (see note) written to help teachers and agents to educate their students and…
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Behavioral Objectives, Conservation Education, Course Content
Beaulieu, Barbara; And Others – 1980
This unit of instruction on home energy usage and conservation was designed for use by home economics teachers in Florida high schools and by home economics extension agents as they work with their clientele. It is one of a series of 11 instructional units (see note) written to help teachers and agents to educate their students and clients about…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Behavioral Objectives, Conservation Education, Course Content
Marker, Gerald W. – 1978
Modern society should consider the social consequences of science and technology. Examples of problems which have recently arisen from the increased interdependence of technology and society include depletion of the ozone layer of the atmosphere by aerosol sprays, prolongation of life by artificial means, and rapidly increasing population due…
Descriptors: Birth Rate, Depleted Resources, Developed Nations, Energy
Brown, Lester R.; And Others – 1984
The first of a series of annual reports for policy makers, this publication focuses on evaluating changes in the interplay between the world's changing resource base and the economic system. Following an overview, content is divided into 10 additional chapters covering population stabilization, the world's dependence on oil, soil conservation,…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Rassekh, Shapour – 1980
Influencing the future structure and content of the world's educational systems are: (1) physical constraints; (2) demographic constraints; (3) social structure constraints; (4) economic constraints; (5) employment constraints; (6) financial constraints; (7) political constraints; (8) administration and management constraints; and (9)…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Depleted Resources, Developing Nations, Economic Factors
Hayes, Denis – 1977
Focusing on the need for energy to sustain economic development on a long-term basis, the document examines energy options of the post-petroleum era in developing nations. Nuclear power and solar power are the most important among proposed alternative energy sources. Limited applicability of nuclear technology to the Third World is discussed.…
Descriptors: Climate, Depleted Resources, Developing Nations, Economic Development
Peters, Gary L.; Larkin, Robert P. – 1979
This book introduces secondary students to population geography. Material from other disciplines is included because the study of population is multidisciplinary. It is presented in eleven chapters. The introduction considers definitions of concepts and aspects of population geography, explaining the emphasis on spatial patterns of population…
Descriptors: Birth Rate, Books, Data, Death
Ortleb, Edward P.; And Others – 1990
The world is faced with a variety of environmental problems. No country has escaped pollution and resource depletion. Basic ecological principles are often ignored and sometimes this contributes to ecological disasters. This volume is designed to provide basic information about the quality of the earth's land resources. The visual aids,…
Descriptors: Acid Rain, Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Drinking Water
Beaulieu, Barbara; And Others – 1980
This unit of instruction on insulation, caulking, and weatherstripping homes was designed for use by home economic teachers in Florida high schools and by home economics extension agents as they work with their clientele. It is one of a series of 11 instructional units (see note) written to help teachers and agents to educate their students and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Conservation Education, Construction Materials, Course Content
Scherner, Sharon; And Others – 1978
The annotated bibliography lists approximately 180 energy and conservation education resources. The bibliography is intended to aid K-12 classroom teachers and curriculum developers identify key resources as they develop and implement energy education programs. Sample topics in the works listed deal with the story of natural gas, living with…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Class Activities, Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment)
Enzer, Selwyn; And Others – Food Policy, 1977
The key question to ask in determining whether a solution will be found to the world food problem is whether people will learn to effectively manage the food/population balance. Predictions concerning the world food situation should be made on the basis of these factors: (1) possible future changes involving technological development, political…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Agricultural Trends, Depleted Resources, Developed Nations
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