Reviewed are the trends in environmental quality during the ten years between the 1979 Annual Index and the first done in 1969. Included are analyses of trends in wildlife, air, soil, minerals, forests, living space, and water. Major events in the environmental movement are reviewed. (RE)

This product reference guide provides assistance in locating specific types of equipment used in the analysis and control of air, water, and noise pollutants. (CS)

This section of the product reference guide provides information for locating specific types of equipment used in solid and liquid waste handling and disposal. (CS)

This article provides a diversity of manufacturers literature dealing with advances in technology and equipment associated with analyzing and controlling air, noise, and water pollutants. (CS)

This article provides the names and addresses of federal and state environmental agencies responsible for monitoring and enforcing air, noise, water, and solid waste pollution.

The life cycle and health hazards resulting from the guinea worm, Dracunculus medinensis, are described. (BB)

Presents a literature review of wastewater treatment, covering publications of 1976-77. This review includes areas such as: (1) urban runoff quality and quantity; (2) urban hydrology; (3) management practices; and (4) combined sewer overflows. A list of 140 references is also presented. (HM)

Presents a literature review of wastes from steel industry, covering publications of 1976-77. This review covers: (1) coke production; (2) iron and steel production; (3) rolling operations; and (4) surface treatment. A list of 133 references is also presented. (NM)

Presents a literature review of solid wastes and water quality, covering publications of 1976-77. This review covers areas such as: (1) environmental impacts and health aspects for waste disposal, and (2) processed and hazardous wastes. A list of 80 references is also presented. (HM)

Presents a literature review of wastes from the dairy industry covering publications of 1976-77. This review covers: (1) government regulations; (2) ion-plant control of dairy effluents; (3) dairy effluent treatment methods; and (4) research on dairy effluents. A list of 26 references is also presented. (HM)

Presents a literature review of the detection, survival, and destruction of viruses in wastewater sludges, covering publications of 1976-77. This review includes these topics: (1) detection methodology; (2) viruses in sludge, shellfish, and aerosols; and (3) indicators of viruses. A list of 59 references is also presented. (HM)

The highlights of a symposium held in October, 1977 spotlight some problems and solutions. Topics include wastes from coal technologies, radioactive wastes, and industrial and agricultural wastes. (BB)

Describes a water use study-conservation project conducted by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission in Maryland. Results show a significant decrease in the amount of water used by home customers over a ten-year period. (Author/MA)

The conference reported on here placed the greatest emphasis on the nature of man and his relationship with his surroundings. The major conclusion reached was that man's options are limited and his future bleak unless the earth's resources are better managed and more equitably shared. (Author/BB)

Wastewater management is becoming an important environmental issue nationally. This article reports the history and current status of wastewater management. Regulatory programs are discussed with specific state examples. Needs assessment is also included. (MA)