The Ecosystem and Development.- Populations: Growth, Braking, Contraction.- Population Needs for Well-Being.- The Surface/Near-Surface Atmosphere.- Water: An Essential, Limited, Renewable Resource.- Soil Formation, Quality, Sustainability.- "Green" Legislation: Now for the Future.- Proactive Planning in Industrial/Agricultural Development: Minimizing Chemical Pollution.- Remediation/Reclamation Options for Polluted Environments: Feasible or Not.