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Title: Global climate change policy issues related to the movement of industry from developed to rapidly industrializing countries

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OSTI ID:6284907

Global climate change policies adopted by developed countries may encourage industries to move to countries with less restrictive policies. The purpose of this study is to identify policy-driven issues that may result in such a movement. This report (1) summarizes the conclusions of previous studies that have explored the relationship between environmental regulations and industrial movement, (2) identifies and summarizes existing and proposed US global climate change policy options, and (3) discusses issues and topics relating to possible industrial relocation because of the global climate change policy options. It concludes with recommendations for further research. Although federal global climate change policy options are the primary focus of this report, some international and regional efforts addressing this issue are also included. A potential regional industrial migration issue is highlighted. 14 refs., 2 figs., 3 tabs.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/NE
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
6284907
Report Number(s):
PNL-SA-17957; CONF-9009316-1; ON: DE91005615
Resource Relation:
Conference: 1990 American Public Health Association meeting, New York, NY (USA), 30 Sep - 4 Oct 1990
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English