A critique suggesting that Commoner (see SE 506 053) has denigrated the role of population growth in producing the present environmental dilemma, and has instead incorrectly implicated technology as the sole source of the environmental problems faced by the United States. (AL)

Commoner responds to Ehrlich and Holdren's critique (SE 506 052). Main points are answered by consideration of specific examples and an elaboration of the technique used to assess the relative contribution of technological change, increase in affluence, and population growth to pollution," which is considered an indication of environmental…

Almost unchecked liberty in the use of the environment has brought us to a critical point of unsure survival. Decisions will have to be made to utilize natural resources wisely for present and future use. (PS)

Discusses energy and environmental problems encountered by mankind in the attainment of the goal of an ideal world. Indicates that man will in any event be happier than now after the gradual implementation of negative population growth. (CC)