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MOSAIC, 1975
Hunting and gathering at sea may fast be approaching their productive limits. Aquaculture - farming at sea - linked to conservation represents the sea's promise. If the system works, it might prove to be the key to supplying large amounts of food and fresh water at no cost in nonrenewable energy resources. (BT)
Descriptors: Conservation (Concept), Ecology, Environmental Research, Food
MOSAIC, 1975
Descriptors: Climate, Computers, Environment, Environmental Influences
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Irwin, G. Brockett – Environmental Science and Technology, 1975
The problems that are encountered when cooperation breaks down between the industrial source operator and the pollution control equipment vendor are examined. The focal point of this examination is the study of defenses available to the equipment vendor when industrial source operators refuse to cooperate. (Author/BT)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Court Litigation, Environment, Equipment
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Tomelin, Mario – Impact of Science on Society, 1975
The main purpose of the article is to define a new field of the economy by seeking to determine all the needs which may surround a productive activity devised to be of service to man and what the post-industrial stage of scientific technology means to developing countries. (BR)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Economics
Zinberg, Dorothy S. – 1981
This paper examines the energy problem. Specific topics discussed include the recent history of oil and gas consumption in the United States, conservation, coal, solar energy, and nuclear energy. While solutions to the energy problem differ, there is an urgent need for broad, public debate. Ultimately, the decisions made regarding energy will be…
Descriptors: Energy, Energy Conservation, Global Approach, History
Epstein, Irving; Garvey, Helen – 1981
This handbook accompanies two inservice programs designed for elementary and secondary teachers who want to incorporate a world education thrust in their curricula. The first inservice program, "Making a Commitment," attempts to help participants come to an agreement as to what they mean when they speak of their world education program.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Global Approach, Inservice Teacher Education
Anglemyer, Mary, Comp.; And Others – 1980
Presented is an annotated bibliography of publications dealing with the relationship between ethics and the natural environment. Coverage begins with the post-war period (1945). The 446 entries appear alphabetically by author and title, and both a subject index and a name index are provided. Included are writings by scientists, conservationists,…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environment, Environmental Education, Ethics
Ford, Rose – 1976
A pilot program designed by Drexel University and the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia orientates junior high school students to the intricate problems of world nutrition education. Audiovisual presentations, role playing, and group debate are among the teaching methods employed. (LH)
Descriptors: Global Approach, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Nutrition Instruction
International Reading Association, Paris (France). European Office. – 1973
This paper reports on the activities included in a seminar on reading which was held to discuss ways in which the International Reading Association (IRA) organizational affairs could improve professional matters dealing with reading in the European area. The contents include: "Proceedings Related to Organizational Matters," which…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Meetings, Professional Associations, Reading
Wilmington Public Schools, DE. – 1969
GRADES OR AGES: Grade 12. SUBJECT MATTER: Modern economic, political, and sociological problems primarily in the United States. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into six units, each of which is laid out in two columns. Column headings are: content and suggested activities. The guide is mimeographed and perfect-bound with…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Economics, Grade 12, Political Science
Gilpin, Alan – 1971
A summary of one of our most pressing environmental problems, air pollution, is offered in this book by the Director of Air Pollution Control for the Queensland (Australia) State Government. Discussion of the subject is not restricted to Queensland or Australian problems and policies, however, but includes analysis of air pollution the world over.…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Biological Sciences, Economics, Engineering
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Beteille, Andre – International Social Science Journal, 1978
Analyzes the role of social scientists working in India during the June 1975 to March 1977 political emergency, when publication and teaching were affected by the threat of censorship. Concludes that this time was one of either demoralization or corruption of social scientists. Journal availability: see SO 507 083. (KC)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Attitudes, Censorship, Citizen Role
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Wolfson, Margaret – OECD Observer, 1978
Presents a discussion of population education policies in the developing countries, with special emphasis on the results of the World Population Conference held in Bucharest in 1974. (BB)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Family Planning, Living Standards
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Williox, David E. – Journal of Thought, 1978
To comprehend an age one must know the basic philosophical assumptions of its people. Examines how close to the ultimate bounds of various forms of growth modern man has come and how to set priorities in responding to these limits. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Environmental Research, Futures (of Society), Human Development, Living Standards
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Aldrich, Daniel – American Biology Teacher, 1978
Examines some of the factors that influence the global population-food balance including agricultural resources, population characteristics and general features of the world food system. (MA)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Biology, Environmental Education, Food
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