Energy policy: bioethical principles and priorities. [Conference paper]
Public confusion over the relative risks and benefits of various energy technologies requires a new kind of analysis that is morally committed to resolving techno-social problems, according to Dr. Maxey. In setting and responding to ethical priorities, she notes that: (1) moral objections to specific energy sources and systems must be stated in explicit terms, debated in public, and resolved into a consensus within the context of accepted goals; public policy should aid in developing those energy technologies that maximize benefits and minimize harm, and should be based on equitable resource management and wise stewardship; (2) the best scientific judgment should be applied to policy making and standard setting in order to undo the unwarranted stigma placed on nuclear risks; and (3) an authoritative closure mechanism should be developed to resolve the public health and safety issues. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 6405107
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-800424-
- Journal Information:
- Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States), Vol. 42; Conference: American power conference, Chicago, IL, USA, 21 Apr 1980
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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