The theme of this monograph is sustainability, which is defined as development that meets the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability, which is rooted in environmentalism, has been broadened to embrace an array of economic development policies, projects, and…

Two pilot projects on environmental profiles in the chemical and metal industries and in the public sector were conducted in four countries. Two aspects were studied: job requirements in selected enterprises and departments of the civil service and the occupational competencies of the staff carrying out these tasks. Studies on the chemical and…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) to require all local education agencies (LEAs) to identify asbestos-containing materials in their school buildings and take appropriate action to control release of asbestos fibers. The LEAs are required to describe their activities in…