The author argues that forecasts of quick depletion of resources in the environment as a result of overpopulation and increased usage may not be free from error. Ignorance still exists in understanding the recovery mechanisms of nature. Long-range forecasts are likely to be wrong in such situations. (PS)

Icebergs in Antarctic and Greenland can be used to supply fresh water. This is technologically possible and a potential solution to the problem of fresh water resources. (PS)

Water management led to the rise of the earliest civilizations, almost simultaneously in several dry areas of the world. But a lack of conservation has led to degradation of the landscape, deterioration of resources and decline of nations. (Author/AL)

Interview reprinted from the General Electric "Forum. Summer, 1968.

This special issue of "The Forensic Quarterly" provides background information on the problem chosen for the national high school forensic series for the 1975-76 academic year: What policy for the development and allocation of scarce world resources would best serve the interests of the people of the world? Section one is a profile of…

This packet of eleven microfiche contains resource materials concerning the 1975-76 National High School Debate issue, world resources. A substantial portion of these materials consist of publications from the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and discuss the world food situation, the world agricultural situation, and…

The possible utilization of geothermal energy as a solution to the energy crisis is discussed. (CP)

Discusses various ways in which the demand for energy could be decreased, focusing not so much on discouraging demand by increasing prices, as on reducing energy consumption by improving efficiency of energy utilization in buildings and in industry. (JR)

This film list compiled by the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office is separated into six categories: general oceanography, biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, and physics. An index of films is followed by addresses of Naval Districts and lists of distribution centers. Each film listed is described as to content, running time, type of film,…

This publication was designed for teachers to use at all levels in the elementary and secondary schools. In addition, certain portions of it could be used with adult groups. It is composed of numerous interdisciplinary instructional activities related to energy use and conservation. For convenience, the activities are grouped for grades K-3,…

Discusses problems facing the world with increasing demands for food, energy, raw materials and goods, and at the same time confronted with a population explosion. Views the future of the United States optimistically when compared to less developed countries. (JR)

Summarizes the argument between the advocates of stream straightening for flood control, drainage, and navigation, and those concerned with the maintenance of ecological communities and the aesthetic values of natural" streams. (AL)

Describes the effects of one particular case of stream channelization. (AL)