Energy polities: better to do than to be done to

Journal Article · Mon Nov 13 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:6352438

Wishart, Jr, R S

The politics of energy recognizes the energy implications of food, physical comfort, jobs, transportation, as well as the negative features of environmental degradation, resource depletion, illogical growth, economic restructuring, and a general decline in the quality of life. Those dealing with the politics of energy do so with more skill and emotion than the engineers who deal only with energy as a technical problem. The consequences of politicizing energy may result in electric power shortages in the 1980s. While recommending that industry take the political initiative, the author cautions against confusing perception with fact and endorses advocacy of a sound public policy and positive alternatives. Union Carbide has been preparing to participate in policy decision making on the basis of public opinion research and public affairs activities. This experience forms the basis of a report and the impetus for better communication with Washington. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6352438
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 3:46; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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