Ferment and change: science, technology and society
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A number of recent studies and conferences have looked at ways of forming closer and more effective links between technology, science and society. The relationship between the areas has undergone rapid changes over recent years, and this will develop even further in the 21st century, when human achievements could make a new structure for world society attainable. A vision of a strong environment supplying all man's basic requirements could ensure world unity, and must therefore be developed and communicated. The closer links between science, technology and society also need to be considered in connection with environmental issues, and this is an important task for colleges and universities.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1993
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Soil science
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The increased concern among Americans regarding the health risks posed by land-applied wastes has focused attention to soil science. Since soil can be a medium of transport for pollutants, companies have become interested in the chemical and biological processes in soil. At present, soil scientists have stayed in their traditional academic roles and practical applications of the discipline have been pioneered by engineering firms.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1993
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Regulation and science
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Future advances in science which can be applied to risk assessment could form the basis for environmental regulations. At present, regulatory policies reflect only a miniscule amount of the available scientific and technological knowledge. Policies are influenced more by political and social considerations. As a result, compliance with environmental regulations cost an estimated $115 billion in 1991 alone.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1993
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