The energy connection in the Iran-Contra affair

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5042474

Forscher, F

The author believes that choices about America's energy future cannot be left in the hands of technocrats. Governments and energy companies choose ''hard'' technologies not only because of their deeply ingrained belief of technical fixes, but also because policies that emphasize those technologies tend to maximize their power and control over society's wealth and decision making. Hence, the first and foremost energy policy recommendation must be increasing public awareness of the dangers of U.S. energy vulnerability, and better education about the link between our economy, energy use, and the quality of the environment.

• Research Organization: Energy Management Consultants, Inc. (US)
• OSTI ID: 5042474
• Journal Information: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Product. Eng.; (United States), Vol. 7:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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