Several important conclusions follow from the assumptions that the fundamental emotions are (a) innate, universal phenomena, and (b) the components of man's principal motivation system. All people have in the fundamental emotions the capacity for a common set of subjective experiences and expressions. These have a special communication value. The…

Mount Trashmore is a crushed, compacted, essentially decontaminated hill of garbage, an experiment in utilizing waste. (JA)

Discusses the need for tools that analyze Earth changes in time ranges, and describes a data structure for creating and managing archives of thematic maps derived by classifying remotely sensed images by soft techniques (soft maps). Considers time-based models and provides an example of the new data structure. (Author/LRW)

Describes the role of Exxon Mobil in the new Global Climate and Energy Project at Stanford University. Questions about the university's independence from the corporation and real impact on the environment are explored. (SLD)

Examines lessons the natural world has taught humans in the past quarter century. Each subject, ranging from toxic pollution to the effects of regulation, illustrates the theme that the fates of people and wildlife are intertwined. (LZ)

This historic case study addressed the issue of the lack of citizen action toward environmentally responsible behavior. Although there have been studies regarding components of environmental responsible behavior [ERB], there has been little focus on historic models of exemplary figures of ERB. This study examined one of the first conservation…

The new paradigm for student research should be articulations and collaborations with local governmental, academic, and civic entities. This will enable students to make lasting contributions to bettering their communities through scientific research, and to better understand the practical relevance of science. This article presents two such…

This listing is intended to give designers interested in the field of man-environment research ready access to the most important sources of information. Entries are listed under the headings of directories, conference proceedings, journals, bibliographies, books and articles, and information systems. (Author/MLF)

Listed are 269 solid waste management publications available from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There are EPA publications reporting on results of the research, development, and demonstrations in progress as authorized by the Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965. Certain conference proceedings, findings of various commissions and…

A progress report on the US-USSR Environmental agreement. (Editors)

Presents an informative account for the layman of the use of DDT as viewed by the government, scientists and courtroom. Considering the allegations and counter-allegations for its use, the article suggests that DDT is not as harmful as projected by agencies. The outcome of the hearings are not included. (PS)

Outdoor lighting is light pollution which handicaps certain astronomical programs. Protective measures must be adopted by the government to aid observational astronomy without sacrificing legitimate outdoor lighting needs. (PS)

Six articles describe issues which have arisen recently to influence the relation of science with the society. Unless serious thinking is given to the matter, the development of basic research in science might lose support from the public. (PS)

In recent years, conservation of energy has become an important consideration for the U. S. government. Two major studies conducted to study non-technical and sociological tendencies of consumers about energy use are described. (PS)