Recently added articles from Issues in Science and Technology:
Too few fish in the sea.(FORUM)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 22, 2009; ... Carl Safina's review of how traditional fisheries management strategies have failed both the fish and the fishermen is right on target, as are his recommendations for new management strategies ("A Future for U.S. Fisheries," Issues, Summer 2009). But I encourage all of us who think about ...
Food for all.(FORUM)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 22, 2009 ... In "Abolishing Hunger" (Issues, Summer 2009), Ismail Serageldin presents a cohesive argument for action to abolish hunger while ensuring sustainable management of natural resources. I agree with the action he proposes, but I am concerned that such action will not be prioritized by those in ...
Better science education.(FORUM)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 22, 2009; ... Reading Bruce Alberts' article was nothing if not painful ("Restoring Science to Science Education," Issues, Summer 2009). More than 40 years ago, I was deeply involved in the work of PSSC Physics, the Elementary Science Study, and the Introductory Physical Sciences program. The work of ...
Nurturing sustainability.(FORUM)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 22, 2009 ... Fully half of the "five-year plan" articles in the Summer 2009 edition of Issues called for research to advance various aspects of sustainable development. Unasked was the question, "Who is going to do the work?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The present system for training ...
Energy nuts and bolts.(FORUM)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 22, 2009; ... Vaclav Smil's "U.S. Energy Policy: The Need for Radical Departures" (Issues, Summer 2009) is filled with wise insights and judgments. However, the use of vague language detracts from the article's value for public policy (for example, "vigorous quest," "relentless enhancement," ...