The war on pollution in all its forms is a pressing priority that brooks no delay. Although much remains to be done, the technology to restore our environment is already in existence. This program describes three examples of such technology: the purification of drinking water; urban and industrial sewage treatment; and vacuum pyrolysis, a revolutionary procedure that makes possible the total recycling of troublesome waste products such as tires. (23 minutes)

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