Analysis of issues concerning acid rain. Report to the Congress
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:5277058
Although science has largely determined that man made emissions cause acid rain, there is uncertainty concerning the extent and timing of its anticipated effects. Thus, at the present time scientific information alone does not lead unequivocally to a conclusion on whether it is appropriate to begin control actions now or to avail better understanding. Given this uncertainty, decisionmakers must weight the risks of further, potentially avoidable environmental damage against the risks of economic impacts from acid rain control actions which may ultimately prove to be unwarranted. The implications of current scientific knowledge for policy decisions on acid rain are examined.
- Research Organization:
- General Accounting Office, Washington, DC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5277058
- Report Number(s):
- PB-85-149144; GAO/RCED-85-13; B-209020
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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