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Challenges for Appalachia: energy, environment and natural resources. [Handbook of reference materials]

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OSTI ID:5156519
The Appalachian Regional Commission has the goals of helping develop the area's natural resources, but assuring that the development is done in an environmentally sound manner and in a way that will provide a steady economic growth. In order to achieve these goals, knowledgeable cooperation of the citizens of the region is vital. This handbook provides the citizens with overviews and in-depth discussions of various aspects of resource development. These include air pollution, energy and manpower, environmental education, environmental planning and land-use planning, mine reclamation, mine safety and health, natural disasters, solid wastes, timber, and water resources and land stabilization. In addition, there is a tabulation of ARC-funded research programs and a listing of other sources of information. (JSR)
OSTI ID:
5156519
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English