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Peer reviewedCarioca, J. O. B.; And Others – Impact of Science on Society, 1987
Discusses how biomass in the form of fuelwood, crop residues, and animal dung can be converted into fuels such as biogas and ethanol to replace or supplement fossil fuels. Argues for future decentralized, integrated biomass energy development. (TW)
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Depleted Resources, Developing Nations, Ecological Factors
Peer reviewedBowonder, B. – Environmentalist, 1987
Describes how environmental problems in developing countries partly arise out of lack of development. Emphasizes that environmental education is critical under these conditions. Argues for the systematic integration of economic and environmental plans for various regions. (TW)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedTrainer, Ted – Geographical Education, 1990
Discusses the overconsumption and overproduction of industrialized nations and the condition of developing nations. Considers the global revolution in institutions, systems, values, and lifestyles necessary to implement sustainable development. Depicts a world of decentralized, self-sufficient communities, and describes education's potential role…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Consciousness Raising, Conservation (Environment), Decentralization
