Table of Contents

August 22, 2002

Garbage​—Will It Bury Us?

Mankind is producing more refuse than ever before, creating unprecedented problems for the environment. What attitudes have contributed to such a wasteful society, and how can we combat them?

3 Living in a Throwaway Society

5 Is There a Solution?

9 How You Can Cope in a Throwaway Society

15 Golden Wattle—Welcoming Spring Down Under

21 When Night Falls at Midday

24 Add a Splash of Color

28 Watching the World

30 From Our Readers

31 Beloved Pet or Vicious Killer?

32 They All Accepted It

Automobile Accidents​—Are You Safe? 12

Learn how to deal with two of the most common causes of traffic mishaps and tragedies.

Should I Have Cosmetic Surgery? 18

More and more youths are seeking surgery as a means of improving their appearance. Is it worth the risks?