Flurry of reports call for action to fight acid rain

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Electr. Light Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:5755866

Minner, D

Recent reports by the National Academy of Sciences and others that plant emissions are linked to acid rain led a White House panel of advisors to recommend immediate action to tighten controls. The panel recommends economically efficient steps, but does not specify a level for pollutant reduction. While acknowledging that current scientific information is incomplete, the panel recognizes a need to slow the acidification Process in several areas before it is irreversible. A Congressional task force also linked man-made sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions to acid rain, but did not suggest action. The Environmental Protection Agency and Congress are designing legislation for a user fee to control acid rain. The fee would add about 50 cents to each utility bill. Electric uitlities support this approach. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5755866
• Journal Information: Electr. Light Power; (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Light Power; (United States) Vol. 61:8; ISSN ELLPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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