The Environmental Protection Agency chose the American Society of Testing and Materials to develop standardized guidelines for pesticide registration. Since the numbers and uses of pesticides is so wide, establishing ecological and public health guidelines may be difficult. Strong industry and government representation might also hamper the…

Concerned with the lack of consistency in reporting air pollution levels, a task force developed the Pollutant Standards Index. This index is intended for voluntary use by state and local pollution control agencies and is specifically designed to inform the public through the news media. Details of index are given. (MA/Author)

Estimates of energy demand in the future must be approached with caution; however, evidence strongly suggests that future energy demand is by no means predetermined and that low-demand futures are quite feasible both technically and economically. (Author/RE)

Discusses magetohydrodynamics (MHD) and its potential use in coal powered electric generating plants. Considered are its advantages, problems, environmental effects and development in Russia. (MDR)

Maximum levels of the principle water contaminants are discussed in this article. Difficulties related to establishing standards for contaminants in drinking water are identified and the possible results of high levels of these contaminants included. (MA)

The use of highly toxic agricultural chemicals in California has made fieldwork one of the most hazardous occupations in the state in terms of time lost to occupational illness. Despite this problem, state standards to protect farmworkers are inadequate, inefficiently enforced, and based on incomplete research. (Author/MA)

Discusses the Toxic Substances Control Act, including a suggested toxic chemical categorization scheme to aid the EPA. (MDR)

Discusses air and water pollution problems resulting from sulfur in the environment. (MDR)