Author: United States. Federal Water Pollution Control AdministrationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sewage disposal
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Water Pollution Control, 1970-74, the Federal Costs
Author: United States. Federal Water Pollution Control AdministrationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sewage disposal
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The Benefits and Costs of the Clean Air Act, 1970 to 1990
Author: United States. Environmental Protection AgencyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Air
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Toward a Philosophy of Planning
Author: Raymond Harrison WilsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Attitude (Psychology)
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Hidden Costs of Energy
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309155800
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Despite the many benefits of energy, most of which are reflected in energy market prices, the production, distribution, and use of energy causes negative effects. Many of these negative effects are not reflected in energy market prices. When market failures like this occur, there may be a case for government interventions in the form of regulations, taxes, fees, tradable permits, or other instruments that will motivate recognition of these external or hidden costs. The Hidden Costs of Energy defines and evaluates key external costs and benefits that are associated with the production, distribution, and use of energy, but are not reflected in market prices. The damage estimates presented are substantial and reflect damages from air pollution associated with electricity generation, motor vehicle transportation, and heat generation. The book also considers other effects not quantified in dollar amounts, such as damages from climate change, effects of some air pollutants such as mercury, and risks to national security. While not a comprehensive guide to policy, this analysis indicates that major initiatives to further reduce other emissions, improve energy efficiency, or shift to a cleaner electricity generating mix could substantially reduce the damages of external effects. A first step in minimizing the adverse consequences of new energy technologies is to better understand these external effects and damages. The Hidden Costs of Energy will therefore be a vital informational tool for government policy makers, scientists, and economists in even the earliest stages of research and development on energy technologies.
Economic Disincentives for Pollution Control
Author: Will A. IrwinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fines (Penalties)
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Water Code
Author: TexasHistory of Federal Water Resources Programs and Policies, 1961-1970
Author: Beatrice Hort HolmesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Environmental Quality
Author: Council on Environmental Quality (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental protection
Languages : en
Pages : 818
Book Description
Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1977 ...
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Environmental PollutionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water
Languages : en
Pages : 1012
Book Description
History of Federal Water Resources Programs and Policies, 1961-70
Author: Beatrice Hort HolmesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 358
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