Global environment

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · EPA J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5229611

Tolba, M K

Dr. Tolba feels that multidisciplinary and multinational research is necessary to help man understand basic global ecology and the influences that impact on biogeochemical cycles. There are danger signs of adverse effects on the world's climate and soil, for example, affecting the capacity to grow adequate food. The tradeoffs society chooses involve ecological, social, and economic choices that are often harmful. Many choices, such as the indiscriminate use of pesticides, can be reversed and technological improvements can make more food available. Assessments are needed to see if chlorinated hydrocarbons and other substances need stronger controls. Dr. Tolba says industrial development needs to increase in the developing countries, but at a more rational pace and with more environmental prudence. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5229611
• Journal Information: EPA J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPA J.; (United States) Vol. 6:1; ISSN EPAJD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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