Science and society test VII: Energy and environment

Journal Article · Sun Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Am. J. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1119/1.12736· OSTI ID:5155740

Hafemeister, D W

Approximate numerical estimates are developed in order to quantify a variety of environmental effects that result from energy production. The results of these calculations are consistent with either direct observations or with more complex calculations. This paper will cover some of the possible environmental effects of the following: (1) the greenhouse effect caused by increased CO/sub 2/ in the atmosphere; (2) loss of coolant accidents in nuclear reactors; (3) increased radon concentrations in buildings with very low air infiltration rates; (4) acid rain from the combustion of fossil fuels; (5) expolosions of liquified natural gas (LNG); and (6) ozone in the stratosphere.

• Research Organization: Physics Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California 93407
• OSTI ID: 5155740
• Journal Information: Am. J. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 50:8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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