Atmospheric sulfates and mortality: the phantom connection

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Coal Min. Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5334001

Hamilton, W C; Cooper, D E

EPA regulations concerning the full scrubbing of sulfur oxide emissions from coal-burning power plants are criticized. The regulations are based on the findings of EPA's Brookhaven and CHESS (Community Health and Environmental Surveillance System) reports and on Lave and Seskin's book Air Pollution and Human Health; data from these sources have been refuted by many researchers. Detailed criticisms of the EPA reports and the work of Lave and Seskin are presented. Although national levels of sulfur dioxide concentrations have steadily decreased in the past 20 yr, EPA is seeking still stricter SO2 emission controls. Economic conditions are provoking consumers to demand more substantial factual proof in the implementation of air pollution standards. (2 graphs, 28 references)

• Research Organization: Continental Oil Co
• OSTI ID: 5334001
• Journal Information: Coal Min. Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Coal Min. Process.; (United States) Vol. 16:3; ISSN CMPRB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
293000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Policy
Legislation
& Regulation
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
CHALCOGENIDES
EVALUATION
FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION CONTROL
POWER PLANTS
REGULATIONS
SULFUR COMPOUNDS
SULFUR DIOXIDE
SULFUR OXIDES
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
US EPA
US ORGANIZATIONS