Chiras, Daniel D.

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CHIRAS, Daniel D.

CHIRAS, Daniel D. American, b. 1950. Genres: Environmental sciences/Ecology. Career: Freelance writer, 1980-. Adjunct professor, University of Denver and University of Colorado. Colorado Environmental Coalition, member of board of directors, 1987-90, head of Environmental Health Committee, 1988-93, president, 1990-92; Speakers for a Sustainable Future, cofounder, 1989, member of advisory board, 1989-; Colorado's Ocean Journey, member of scientific advisory board, 1991; Center for Environmental Solutions, member of board of directors, 1993-; Sustainable Futures Society, cofounder, 1993, president and director of sustainable development and policy analysis, 1993-. Publications: Environmental Science: Action for a Sustainable Future, 1985, 6th ed., 2001; Environmental Science: A Framework for Decision Making, 1989; (with O.S. Owen) Natural Resource Conservation, 5th ed., 1990, 8th ed., 2002; Beyond the Fray, 1990; Human Biology, 1991, 4th ed., 2002; Lessons from Nature, 1992; Biology: The Web of Life, 1993; Study Skills for Science Students, 1994; (ed.) Regional Issues: Supplement to Environmental Science, 1994; Voices for the Earth, 1995; The Natural House, 2000. Contributor to scientific journals and newspapers. Address: 9124 S. Armadillo Trl, Evergreen, CO 80439-6210, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]