Describes the kinds of occupations related to environmental management and summarizes the Environmental Protection Agency's activities in promoting the development of a skilled environmental labor force. (WB)

Describes the purpose and strategies of the Gray Panthers-Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Awareness Project. The program is intended to capitalize on the experiences of older Americans by involving them in helping young people understand environmental problems. (WB)

Summarizes the environmental education efforts of the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Public Awareness. Among the activities described are development of health education materials, production of lessons dealing with environmental laws, and participation in the International Year of the Child. (WB)

Describes the mission, goals, and primary programs and partnerships of the Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Education Program. Programs include environmental education grants, teacher training, the National Network for Environmental Management Studies, the President's Environmental Youth Awards, Tribal Lands Environmental…

Spurred by recent medical findings, the Environmental Protection Agency has initiated a program to help educators check their schools for asbestos-containing materials and correct any hazardous conditions which are found. (Author/RE)

This issue of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Journal focuses on environmental education and its role in building a sustainable future. Articles include: (1) "Why Environmental Education?" (Carol M. Browner); (2) "EPA's Environmental Education Program" (Diane Berger); (3) "Preparing for the Next Century"…