Pollution's invisible victims: why environmental regulations cannot wait for scientific certainty

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Environ. Prof.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6438060

Costle, D M

A sudden and pronounced public outcry has, on some occasions, provided the impetus for governmental investigation and subsequent regulation of suspected health hazards. However, such episodes are the exception. Most health-related regulation in the environmental field must be written with little direct evidence of the linkage between environmental contaminants and their victims. The process used in establishing air quality standards in regard to low concentrations of carbon monoxide is discussed. (JGB)

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6438060
• Journal Information: Environ. Prof.; (United States), Vol. 2:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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