Describes a model developed to forecast energy demands and determine trends in demand for primary fuels. The energy model essentially considers primary energy sources as competing commodities in a market. (MLH)

Discusses the planning and potential of large-scale coal gasification plants to produce methanol, in the 1980s, at costs competitive with those of conventional fuels. (Author/GA)

Summarizes the report prepared by the Ford Foundation's Energy Project with emphases upon three energy growth projects throughout the year 2,000, involving expanding rather than conserving energy supplies, creation of a "centralized governmental energy data bank" and establishing the philosophy of an "enough is best" approach…

Discusses Commoner's ideas on the social value of the petrochemical industry and his suggestions for curtailment or elimination of its productive operation to produce a higher environmental quality for mankind at a relatively low loss in social benefit. (CC)

Presents views of the first International Coal Research Conference, involving problems facing reconversion to a coal-based energy economy, organization and funding of coal research units, development of new techniques for mining and using coal; and transportation of coal products to users. (CC)