Examines lessons the natural world has taught humans in the past quarter century. Each subject, ranging from toxic pollution to the effects of regulation, illustrates the theme that the fates of people and wildlife are intertwined. (LZ)

Presents an annotated list of 200 alternative environmental periodicals. The list's scope includes animal welfare, vegetarianism, sustainable agriculture, conservation, renewable energy, and antinuclear activism. (MDH)

This collection of articles looks at the history of Earth Day and the future of the environmental movement and environmental organizations. Examines reasons environmental organizations are losing support while the public remains committed to the environment. (LZ)

According to a recent study, gardening is America's most popular outdoor leisure-time activity. Examines this trend and identifies growth areas in the gardening market and consumer spending habits. (LZ)

This essay examines the human-nature relationship in the context of Christianity and a biblical framework. The author's approach emphasizes a stewardship ethic and stresses humanity's role in watching over and serving creation. (LZ)

Examines the use of ecolabels, or seals of approval given to manufactured products deemed to have fewer impacts on the environment than functionally and competitively similar products. Discusses the effects of voluntary labeling schemes rather than mandatory controls and argues that voluntary labeling results in industry-set standards. (LZ)

The encouragement of individuality and personal liberty, the sort of romantic freedom that led visionary humans to great achievements and rewards in science, industry, and exploration, is still questioned when applied to mountaineering. Examines rewards that come from mountain climbing, including renewed connection with nature. (LZ)

Describes a park visitor management program called Visitor Experience and Resource Protection (VERP) being pioneered at the Arches National Park to relieve crowding. The program involves managing visitor impacts and depends in part on visitor surveys. (LZ)

Discusses how popular struggles against the human impacts of ecological degradation helped end institutional racism in the Republic of South Africa. Examines the links between apartheid, deforestation and pollution, and specific industries in South Africa. (LZ)

A survey of Minnesota businesses about their efforts to buy recycled content products. Results discuss reactive versus proactive policies, the corporate advantage of environmental protection, how efforts are hampered by confusion, suppliers as key informants, and businesses' need for information. (MDH)

Discusses the environmental problems posed by the development of coastal tropical forests and other lands into golf courses that use more pesticides per hectare than agricultural land. (MDH)

Introduces the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) to monitor the 193 biogeographical provinces of the Earth and the creation of biosphere reserves. Highlights the need for interpreters to become familiar or involved with MAB program activities. (LZ)

Discusses the efforts of the Lewis and Clark expedition to conduct what amounted to the first national biological survey. A sidebar examines current U.S. Department of Interior plans to create the National Biological Survey to record every species of plant and animal in the country. (LZ)

Discusses the art of auctioneers and their unique vocal styles. Focuses on the education of students at the Missouri Auction School, the oldest and largest auctioneering school in the country. (LZ)

This article contains summaries of two presentations entitled "The Environment and the Environment Crisis," and "Environmental Education as a Response to the Environment Crisis." Describes a four-dimensional model of the environment that is used to understand the environmental crisis and environmental education as a response to…