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Peer reviewedVandas, Steve; Cronin, Nancy L. – Science Scope, 1996
Describes the Superfund, a federal cleanup program created in response to growing public concern over the health and environmental risks posed by hazardous waste sites. Discusses sources, disposal, and movement and risk of hazardous waste. (JRH)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Hazardous Materials, Waste Disposal, Wastes
Peer reviewedVandas, Steve; Cronin, Nancy L. – Science and Children, 1996
Discusses hazardous waste, waste disposal, unsafe exposure, movement of hazardous waste, and the Superfund clean-up process that consists of site discovery, site assessment, clean-up method selection, site clean up, and site maintenance. Argues that proper disposal of hazardous waste is everybody's responsibility. (JRH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Hazardous Materials, Recycling, Waste Disposal
