Prepared in response to a Department of the Interior request, this report is a comprehensive study of environmental conservation problems as they relate to or have impact on the petroleum industry. It contains the general comments and conclusions of The National Petroleum Council based on an analysis of detailed data. For presentation of key…

America's domestic petroleum industry and the international industry have been dominated by seven major firms. Although production costs decreased, sale prices soared with developing political-corporate interrelationships. (MR)

Discusses the need for intelligent management of geologic and biologic resources. (MLH)

Questionnaires sent to state education agencies, energy offices, governors' offices, and legislatures inquired about energy education and related policies. Findings and areas needing improvement are discussed. (MLF)

An energy savings study revealed that adding insulation to an existing building and reducing ventilation loads would enable the school to heat both the existing building and the addition with existing boiler equipment. (Author/MLF)

After a description of the current constraints on energy growth, the author concludes that solar energy is by far the most attractive energy source. The constraints described fall into the following categories: heat limits, pollution, material constraints, financial constraints, and political limits. (BM)

Reviews U.S. energy policies and production with respect to oil and gas resources. Exploration areas in the U.S. and throughout the world are described in terms of production and technology. (MA)

Looks at the potential of wood as a chemical raw material to replace the dwindling supplies of fossil fuels as a source of hydorcarbons and, to a lesser degree, of energy. (GA)

This article discusses the current two major schools of thought about energy conservation. One is based on a system of incentives or penalties to change behavior and the other on attitude change. Problems associated with both schools are identified and examples of the two methods are given. (MA)

To train individuals who might design and implement plans for developing alternative sources of energy like solar or geothermal power, the Office of Education supports graduate fellowships in mining, mineral, and mineral fuel conservation. Describes three projects funded by the fellowship program during the 1976-77 academic year. (Author/RK)

A case study of how a small community college has saved energy and energy costs. (DC)

A voluntary program in Ontario encourages the private sector to reduce its energy consumption in commercial buildings by experimenting with innovative building operation techniques. Charts and tables illustrate the outstanding results achieved by program participants. Yearly energy management forums are convened in Toronto and Ottawa. (MLF)

With a new round of school construction on the horizon, planners must consider such energy conservation measures as placing energy consumption limitations in design specifications, retaining experienced engineers, using staff expertise, considering boilers offering fuel options, seeking outside assistance, resisting use of existing plans, and…

A senior-level, elective course on synthetic fuels was developed for chemistry and chemical engineering majors. The topics covered in this course, instructional strategies used, and independent student projects are described. (JN)

The key issues facing the conservation movement may be grouped into three areas: (1) threats to human health; (2) threats to food and fuel supplies; and (3) long-term threats to the biosphere. Each of these areas is discussed. (JN)