Environmental conflicts in the 1980s

Journal Article · Fri Feb 15 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Ed. Res. Rep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5796272

Thompson, R

Nearly halfway through the 1980s, the laws designed to protect the nation's air, water and soil remain frozen in time - the object of a congressional tug of war between those who would strengthen them and those who would trim them. Nine major environmental laws, including the Clean Air and Clean Waters acts, have expired or will expire this year. The laws continue in force and unchanged as long as congress appropriates money for them. The single exception this year is likely to be superfund, the law that cleans up hazardous toxic waste dumps. The legislative stalemate affecting the remaining laws developed during President Reagan's first term. He slowed the flow of regulations somewhat, but failed to alter basic laws. As Reagan begins his second term, the political climate in Congress may be warming slightly to environmental issues. The new Senate majority leader, Robert Dole is not expected to be as tolerant of delays as his predecessor Howard Baker. One important effect of the current congressional deadlock over environmental legislation has been an increase in state activities. 16 references.

• Research Organization: Editorial Research Review, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5796272
• Journal Information: Ed. Res. Rep.; (United States), Journal Name: Ed. Res. Rep.; (United States) Vol. 1:7; ISSN EDRRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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