Describes the coevolution of environmental concerns with civil rights that has found overlap in the environmental justice movement. Discusses implications for decision making and protecting both environmental quality and civil rights. (LZ)

Proposed is an interdisciplinary participatory approach to environmental problem solving. A study was designed to test the methodology for intervention education. The research suggests that the intervention process used was more effective than other intervention methods discussed. (DC)

The use of the term "monitoring" in the literature is reviewed, making a distinction between (1) regulatory and descriptive monitoring and (2) among source, ambient, and effects monitoring. Descriptive monitoring is examined in detail, including a model (research, problem, action) and a role-playing exercise. (DC)

Reports the results of a study of preconceptions of secondary students from a small Spanish city. The analysis has led the authors to propose some recommendations for curricular design and development for schools in urban environments. (LZ)

Reports the findings of a telephone survey which assessed, in part, attitudes toward air pollution of a random sample of adult New Jersey residents (N=882). Fails to support hypothesis that environmental concern is inversely related to concern about energy and the economy. (DC)

Defines the term "environmental world view" as a description of the beliefs and concepts that give shape and meaning to the world a person experiences. Briefly reviews current literature that addresses environmental world views with emphasis on implications for educators. Contains 38 references. (DDR)

This paper examines how sustainable development can be defined and some of the contradictions involved with the concept. The policy implications of sustainable development are examined, with a particular emphasis on industry and employment. (LZ/Author)

Argues that environmental law, as part of legal science, should be taught at universities; discusses the development of environmental law and its relationship to other sciences; and proposes a framework for studying environmental law as a university course for study. (DC)

Points out that, although effective environmental education programs exist at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels in England, a lack exists at the postsecondary levels. Argues for environmental education programs to train scientific monitoring technicians and technician engineers and to increase environmental awareness among…

Reviews representative research studies focusing on the quality of life (commonly expressed in terms of relationships with the residential environment) and public (non-professional) involvement in environmental decision-making. Papers reviewed were selected from CIJE, RIE, and Dissertation Abstracts International. (Author/JN)

The National Association for Environmental Education initiated a National Commission for Environmental Education Research (NCEER) which has published its first report, "Research in Environmental Education 1971-1980." Discusses sources of the 429 papers in the report and characteristics of the literature search, and provides sample…

Examined is the influence of Western technology, land-use, and culture upon the African environment. An environmental education model is proposed which would ensure environmental preservation, a balance between humans and the environment, and the coexistence of traditional modern culture by the year 2030. (DC)