Energy and the environment: Creating new industries
Journal Article
·
· Solar Today
OSTI ID:379421
During the past 20 years, the USA has enacted some of the world`s most comprehensive legislation for protecting and preserving its environmental heritage. Arguments continue whether these laws impose intolerable burdens on American companies, putting them at a global disadvantage or whether they are prudent, conservative management of the natural resources upon which our industries are built. Respected industry analysists are, however, convinced that renewable energy technologies - including photovoltaics, wind and biomass-derived ethanol - will be a firm part of a growing `green` economic base. A recent report predicts that by 2050 renewable energy resources may contribute almost as much to global energy demand as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear combined. This article discusses the ramifications of the new industries to the US and its industrial economy.
- OSTI ID:
- 379421
- Journal Information:
- Solar Today, Journal Name: Solar Today Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 10; ISSN 1042-0630; ISSN SOTOEV
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Renewable energy: Renewing the environment
Survey eyed by opponents of user tax
Justifying incentives for renewable energy in an oil and gas state
Conference
·
Mon Dec 30 23:00:00 EST 1996
·
OSTI ID:466643
Survey eyed by opponents of user tax
Journal Article
·
Sun Dec 25 23:00:00 EST 1977
· Energy User News; (United States)
·
OSTI ID:5248285
Justifying incentives for renewable energy in an oil and gas state
Conference
·
Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1999
·
OSTI ID:20050754