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Chemical and Engineering News, 1973
Descriptors: Environment, Natural Resources, Resource Materials, Science Education
Soc Educ, 1969
Interview reprinted from the General Electric "Forum. Summer, 1968.
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Energy, Material Development, Metals
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Muffler, L. J. P.; White, D. E. – Science Teacher, 1972
The possible utilization of geothermal energy as a solution to the energy crisis is discussed. (CP)
Descriptors: Energy, Natural Resources, Physical Sciences, Resource Materials
Imperatore, William – 1970
This is an instructional unit in cultural geography for the primary grades. The major objective of the unit, which is comprised of a Pupil Text/Workbook and Teacher Manual, is to develop the geographic concepts labeled resource and production. Teaching strategies used include the Pestalozzian method of asking leading questions to draw the students…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Environment, Geographic Concepts
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Chemical and Engineering News, 1973
Descriptors: Magnets, Natural Resources, Physical Sciences, Resource Materials
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Mills, G. Alex – Environmental Science and Technology, 1971
With natural gas supplies unable to keep up with the demand, coal gasification is suggested as an alternative. (Author/CP)
Descriptors: Energy, Environmental Education, Fuels, Industry
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Winsche, W. E.; And Others – Science, 1973
Advocates the development of a hydrogen fuel economy as an alternative to the predominately electric economy based upon nuclear plants and depleting fossil fuel supplies. Evaluates the economic and environmental benefits of hydrogen energy delivery systems in the residential and transportation sectors. (JR)
Descriptors: Energy, Environmental Education, Fuels, Natural Resources
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Walsh, John – Science, 1973
Discusses Britain's energy policies and changing energy sources since World War II. North Sea natural gas and oil should prevent shortages in the near future. Planning is complicated by Britain's entry into the European Common Market, questionable progress in nuclear production, and the uncertain availability of Middle Eastern oil. (JR)
Descriptors: Energy, Environmental Education, Fuels, Natural Resources
Singleton, Arthur L., Jr. – 1968
A brief outline of the historical landmarks in nuclear physics leading to the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes introduces this illustrated booklet. The distribution of known sources of uranium ores is mapped and some details about the geology of each geographical area given. Methods of prospective, mining, milling, refining, and fuel…
Descriptors: Energy, Geology, Industry, Instructional Materials
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Berry, R. Stephen – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1972
Compares the cost, in terms of thermodynamic potential, of manufacturing automobiles from raw mineral resources or from recycled vehicles, and of the production of extended-life products. Uses this as an example for arguing that new technologies, with efficiencies closer to the theoretical themodynamic minima, are needed if a society is to…
Descriptors: Energy, Environmental Influences, Manufacturing, Natural Resources
Clearing, 1990
Discussed is the idea that the use of fossil fuels could render Earth uninhabitable long before supplies of them are exhausted. Possible solutions to this problem are described and include a revolution in technology, worldwide economic strategies, and a change in the way people think. (KR)
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Ecology
Department of the Interior, Washington, DC. Federal Water Pollution Control Administration. – 1969
This information pamphlet is for teachers, students, or the general public concerned with the types of waste water treatment systems, the need for further treatment, and advanced methods of treating wastes. Present day pollution control methods utilizing primary and secondary waste treatment plants, lagoons, and septic tanks are described,…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Environmental Education, Pollution, Resource Materials
Manufacturing Chemists Association, Washington, DC. – 1973
This commentary on sources of water pollution and water pollution treatment systems is accompanied by graphic illustrations. Sources of pollution such as lake bottom vegetation, synthetic organic pollutants, heat pollution, radioactive substance pollution, and human and industrial waste products are discussed. Several types of water purification…
Descriptors: Environment, Environmental Influences, Industry, Instructional Materials
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Browning, D. R. – Physics Education, 1975
Describes an organization called Science and Technology Information Sources for Teachers (SATIS) which makes available to teachers abstracts from over 200 journals on a regular basis and abstracts of project work to enable the project to be used elsewhere. (GS)
Descriptors: Information Centers, Information Dissemination, Information Processing, Resource Centers
Hoadley, Irene Braden – 1970
This bibliography presents a modern definition of the conceptual framework from which to view natural resources, and affords access to information which examines resources from the social scientists point of view. It presents five broad divisions of activity or variables which include (1) Natural and Human Resources, (2) Epistomological and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Environmental Education, Natural Resources
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