Case studies in public/private cooperation to revitalize America: coal. [Monograph]

Book · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6013547

The committee found that coal is the preferred fuel to (1) bridge the gap until renewable energy supplies are adequate, and (2) support economic growth. It also found that the US is in a good position to expand coal production and export, which would help to revitalize American industry and improve the US balance of payments. To do this, they feel the government must increase its support of mining and coal-use research and developments, encourage the development and use of safer and less-polluting technology, grant eminent domain for slurry-pipeline construction, improve port facilities, establish national environmental standards with special assistance to states as needed, and accelerate research on the effects and alleviation of acid rain. The private and public sectors must cooperate to finance these efforts, with the government filling the role of catalyst. 30 references. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6013547
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COAL INDUSTRY
COOPERATION
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ENERGY SOURCES
EXPORTS
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INDUSTRY
MATERIALS
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PUBLIC POLICY
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
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