Presents an approach to estimating the "safe" levels of low-dose exposure to carcinogens that involves working upward from the smallest conceivable chronic dose instead of extrapolating downward from high exposures. Discusses expert and public opinion and other issues related to quantitative cancer risk assessment. (LZ)

Examines how current scientific knowledge of food preservation emerged from traditions handed down through the generations. Discusses various methods of preservation, their history, and current application. (LZ)

Examines the tenets of deep ecology and how they clash with those of grassroots movements such as the Wise Use Movement. Calls for a recognition of situated realities and describes a path by which common interests could connect the two movements. (LZ)

Defines, critically analyzes, and illustrates the following emerging philosophies and examines their potential contribution to environmental education: deep ecology, conservation biology, bioregionalism, ecofeminism, and socially critical analysis. (Contains 16 references.) (MKR)

Reports excerpts of interviews conducted by Jonathan White with six prominent visionary environmental thinkers: Lynn Margulis; Peter Matthiessen; Roger Payne; Richard Nelson; Matthew Fox; and Dolores LaChapelle. Explores provocative, timely, and crucial questions about humanity's relationship with nature. (MDH)

Approaches development education as part of a year-long, schoolwide emphasis on the theme of caring. Argues that development education takes on a personal meaning and a heightened emotional power. (CCM)

Describes a study designed to examine the effectiveness of the family-based environmental education lead poisoning program called "The Adventure of Lead Commander". Design and methodological weaknesses call into question the conclusions reached in the study. The effectiveness of the educational program cannot be ascertained from the data…

Evaluates an environmental education professional development course using Stake's Countenance Model as the organizational framework. A complex analysis of 10 course features using eight evaluation instruments focused on congruence between what was intended to occur and what was actually observed to occur before, during, and after instruction.…

Describes the process used to develop a wilderness education plan for the Pecos Wilderness in northern New Mexico. The process comprised four general steps: (1) collect background information, (2) identify wilderness education issues; (3) analyze the wilderness education issues; and (4) develop general management recommendations. (Contains 21…

Introduces the Children's Garbage Museum in southwestern Connecticut and provides pictures as well as descriptions of exhibits. Suggests two activities to heighten students' awareness of recycling and composting and recommends reading materials. (MOK)

Describes the environmental impact assessment (EIA) in Norway using a survey of the paradigm of environmental management carried out in the central and regional Norwegian environmental administrations. (Contains 22 references.) (Author/YDS)

Illustrates how an attachment to a local natural resource can influence environmentally responsible behavior (ERB) in an individual's everyday life. Reports four general and three specific behavioral indicators reflecting a single environmentally responsible latent construct. Investigates the place dependence and place identity's role on ERB using…

Investigates environmental attitudes of three types of managers from three organizational contexts and evaluates participants' environmental concerns with a 7 point Likert-type scale.(YDS)

Argues that environmental problems result from environmental practices, and environmental practices are cultural activities. Explains that in order to change cultural practices, environmental education should incorporate into its curriculum understandings of nature, culture, and the ecological consequences of human practice. (CCM)

Assesses the knowledge and perceptions of Michigan residents about groundwater in order to develop a comprehensive educational program and provide baseline information to document the program's impact over time. (Author/CCM)