An introduction to the major science and society issues of the 21st century. Featured are five key issues of global importance today: Population, Natural Resources, Pollution, Genetic Engineering, and Growth vs. No-growth lifestyles. Scientists, environmentalists and economists who give their views on these subjects include: Bruce Ames, Richard Burgess, Bernard Cohen, Richard Lindzen, Thomas Lovejoy, Amory Lovins, Howard Odum, Jeremy Rifkin, and Julian Simon. 42 minutes, with guide. Closed-captioned. © 2002. Grades 7 and up.
