Energy crises outlines clearing

Journal Article · Tue May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Colo. Country Life; (United States)

OSTI ID:6071978

McCormack, M

Congressman McCormack, whose article was also published in the Los Angeles Times and the The Denver Post, stresses the need for a balanced national energy program based on the best available energy sources if the country is to retain economic viability and stability. An increase in energy production capacity by the year 2000 and a 2% energy growth rate, as outlined by President Carter, cannot be achieved without a heavy reliance on clean coal products and nuclear fission, he says. Among the lessons learned from the Three Mile Island accident is the fact that nuclear plants are inherently resistant to disaster. Mr. McCormack feels that a greater risk than a nuclear accident will be the failure to meet the nation's energy needs. His solution for avoiding this is for the country to proceed with nuclear waste programs, the Clinch River Breeder Reactor project, fusion energy, coal, and renewable energy source development.

• Research Organization: House of Representatives, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6071978
• Journal Information: Colo. Country Life; (United States), Journal Name: Colo. Country Life; (United States) Vol. 26:10; ISSN CCLID
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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COAL
ECONOMIC GROWTH
ENERGY DEMAND
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY SOURCES
ENERGY SUPPLIES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
REACTOR SAFETY
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