O•, O[subscript 2] and O[subscript 3] play vital roles in the Earth's atmosphere, regulating ultraviolet radiation from the Sun and being essential for life. However, the oxygen family, O•, O[subscript 2] and O[subscript 3], also provides a source of the HO radical, the atmospheric detergent that removes pollutants from the atmosphere. This…

The prevalence of nine indicator lichens found on trees in Northern Europe and Western Russia was used for monitoring air quality. The 4200 mile route of the survey went through eight countries. Surveys were carried out in cities, towns, countryside and forests, and along motorways. The author has conducted tree lichen surveys with pupils from…

This article attempts to summarise the good, bad and (occasionally) ugly aspects of teaching astronomy in UK schools. It covers the most common problems reported by teachers when asked about covering the astronomy/space topics in school. Particular focus is given to the GCSE Astronomy qualification offered by Edexcel (which is currently the…

This article describes the principles, applications and performances of methods to measure gas-phase air pollutants that either utilise passive or active sampling with subsequent laboratory analysis or involve automated "in situ" sampling and analysis. It focuses on air pollutants that have adverse impacts on human health (nitrogen…

Presents the material given in one class period in a course on Environmental Studies at Chesterfield School, England. The topics covered include air pollution, water pollution, fertilizers, and insecticides. (JR)

Discusses the report from the Club of Rome in relation to the chemical industry and implications for the future regarding energy and pollution problems. (BR)

Describes a series of tests that can be carried out to assess air pollution and gives background information about the composition of air and polluting contaminants. (BR)

Discusses pollution problems which arise from the use of internal combustion (IC) engines in the United Kingdom (UK). The IC engine exhaust emissions, controlling IC engine pollution in the UK, and some future developments are also included. (HM)

Reviews the chemical and physical properties of gasolines, and indicates the social and economic implications of recent trends in regulation of the petroleum and automobile industry. (AL)

Short articles describe techniques for demonstrating corrosion of metallic couples, colloidal dispersion of light, the biodegradability of detergents, the laboratory preparation of chlorine in model electrolytic cells, and the detection of food colorings in candy. (AL)

Discusses pollution in medieval times, focusing on pollution related to: (1) wood; (2) coal; (3) tanning; and (4) lead. (JN)

Describes several games from various sources which can help in teaching about photosynthesis, pollution, pollination, plant parts, Earth history time-scale, biodiversity conservation, values, and communication. Requires little equipment and games are easy to organize and effective with various age groups ranging from primary to adult. (Author/YDS)

Discusses how science and technology are criticized at two main levels: their material effect on society and their effect on man's consciousness. How science should react to these criticisms is also presented. (HM)