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The Invisible Environment

Extension Program Resources-Community Development 1996

I. Title of Program or Issue:

The Invisible Environment

A. Situational Statement:

A growing concern is that of long-term health impacts from environmental factors. The issues are complex and rarely have absolute answers from the best science. People desire and need good information on these complex issues with ideas of how they can choose to change their behaviors to minimize impact.

B. Description/Educational Objectives:

  • Understand the relationships of health and environmental concerns
  • Determine what is "good" science and information
  • Explore complex issues and be able to continue good inquiry
  • Discover the interrelationships of constructed and natural pollutants

C. Suggested Time Required for Program; Time of Year:

1 - ? hours; anytime

D. Audience and Level of Offering:

Established groups; individuals

E. Teaching Methods, Resources, Costs:

Teaching resource notebook available. Fact sheets included in notebook. Overhead masters included in notebook.

F. Contact Person(s), Location:

Dr. Joe E. Heimlich, Leader
Environmental Sciences
Community Development
204 Mount Hall
1050 Carmack Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1002
614-292-6926


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