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Download full textEnvironmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Research and Development. – 1976
The United States Environmental Protection Agency was created by Presidential order in December of 1970. This order brought together 15 programs scattered among several Federal Government agencies to mount a coordinated attack on environmental problems. These problems include air and water pollution, solid waste management, pesticides, radiation,…
Descriptors: Contracts, Directories, Environment, Environmental Research
Ragland, Kenneth W.; Smith, Thomas W. – 1971
This survey presents the highlights (not an inventory) of the environmental studies, capabilities, and instrumentalities on the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) campuses. The CIC institutions include the University of Illinois, Indiana University, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of…
Descriptors: College Programs, Environment, Environmental Education, Environmental Research
Peer reviewedHolling, C. S.; Chambers, A. D. – BioScience, 1973
Environmental problems are complex and attempts to solve these require expertise from many areas. Authors describe strategies evolved to solicit cooperation from fifteen departments in a university, city government, and a regional planning agency for solving environmental problems. (PS)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Planning, Environment, Environmental Research
Peer reviewedEmber, Lois R. – Environmental Science and Technology, 1977
Describes recommendations of a task force formed under the auspices of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, including more standardized procedures for collecting and evaluating environmental data. (MLH)
Descriptors: Committees, Conference Reports, Environment, Environmental Research
Peer reviewedSeeber, Allen J. – Environmental Science and Technology, 1978
The American Public Health Association has instituted a Quality Assurance Analysis and Review (QUASAR) program to provide consultative services to laboratories.(BB)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Environment, Environmental Research, Federal Programs
National Air Pollution Control Administration (DHEW), Washington, DC. – 1967
Described is the Federal air pollution program as it was in 1967. The booklet is divided into these major topics: History of the Federal Program; Research; Assistance to State and Local Governments; Abatement and Prevention of Air Pollution; Control of Motor Vehicle Pollution; Information and Education; and Conclusion. Federal legislation has…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Environment, Environmental Research, Federal Aid
Peer reviewedEmber, Lois R. – Environmental Science and Technology, 1977
Discusses a report of 12 of the nation's leading environmental groups which identifies nine environmental problem areas and proposes 75 specific actions for approaching present and foreseeable problems. (MLH)
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Energy, Environment, Environmental Research
UNEP News, 1988
Lists titles of 31 environmental programs over 13 broad categories including terrestrial ecosystems, oceans, health and welfare, and energy, industry and transportation. Describes the general objectives, implementing agencies, and the role of UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme). (YP)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Ecology, Energy Management, Environment
