Environmental awareness in the year 2000

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · J. Environ. Educ.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00958964.1979.9941349· OSTI ID:5179716

Ross, J E

Fundamental characteristics of the 20th century responsible for shaping a new environmental awareness are discussed. This new awareness is different from earlier environmental awareness because it takes into account longer time periods than were considered in the past when predicting the future quality of the earth's environment. A sound environment in the year 2000 will depend on a restructuring of the balance between population growth and resource use and increased conservation through continued environmental education. Traditional fossil fuel consumption will decrease, and unconventional energy resources, such as solar energy, will be developed. (1 graph, 14 references)

• Research Organization: Univ of Wisconsin
• OSTI ID: 5179716
• Journal Information: J. Environ. Educ.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Environ. Educ.; (United States) Vol. 11:1; ISSN JEVEB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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POPULATIONS
PUBLIC OPINION