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Peer reviewedPeterson, Russell W. – Environment, 1980
This article identifies the cumulative effects of some environmental problems facing mankind and presents possible alternative futures. The author discusses the pervasive infiltration and detrimental effects in the biosphere of polychlorinated biphenyls, the recent increase in acid rain, the loss of tropical rain forest lands, and future energy…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Energy
Peer reviewedHayes, Denis – Environment, 1980
A review of the environmental problems identified on Earth Day 1970 is presented. Problems on conspicuous consumption, combustion of fossil fuels, and toxic substances are discussed. (SMB)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Ecology, Economics, Energy
