This theme issue focuses on topics related to global issues. (1) "Recycling for Art Projects" (Wendy Stephenson) gives an argument for recycling in the art classroom; (2) "Winds of Change: Tradition and Innovation in Circumpolar Art" (Bill Zuk and Robert Dalton) includes profiles of Alaskan Yupik artist, Larry Beck, who creates art from recycled items, and Inuit artist, Alootook Ipellie; (3) "Honouring the Environment through Art" (Sharon McCoubrey) makes connections between art and environmental concerns and offers suggestions for classroom related projects; (4) "The Electronic Environment: A Revolution in Image Production and Consumption" (Don Bergland) describes some specific technologies including the man made environment, virtual reality; and (5) "Diamonds are Forever: The Use of Metaphorical Art to Help Students Develop an Environmental Ethic" (Gloria Snively Corisglia) provides sample lessons of metaphor used to integrate environmental studies and art education. (MM)