Acid rain and the environment: an ethical perspective. Master's thesis

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5493399

Greig, J W

This thesis examines the acid rain problem and the conflicts in values and interests that it precipitates in order to formulate some suggestions for U.S. policy. The thesis discusses the different sources of acid precursors and their significance, then examines the effects of these pollutants on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This is followed by a discussion of measures both to mitigate the effects of acid rain and prevent acid rain such as fluidized-bed combustion, timing, and coal washing. Federal funding to implement an Acid Rain Control Program is recommended; such a program should improve industry standards based on the maximum amount of sulfur dioxide that can be released.

• Research Organization: Air Force Inst. of Tech., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5493399
• Report Number(s): AD-A-166331/9/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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