Fueling the EIA flame

Journal Article · Thu Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · New Sci.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6516106

Elkington, J

Evaluations of environmental impact analysis (EIA) for energy facilities and projects are discussed. Proponents of its value to energy industries in the UK and in France are identified, even though British Nuclear Fuels Ltd. (BNFL) argued an energetic case against EIA at Windscale. OECD does not sanction any one assessment procedure. It is revealed, though, that BNFL's opposition to EIA may not be typical of energy industry as a whole. In arguing EIA, the British Gas Corporation recognized that it is likely to be both time-consuming and expensive, but stressed that early and detailed investigations of environmental issues at least avoid what has sometimes been called ''planning shock,'' where objectors feel they have been deliberately excluded from decisions directly affecting the quality of their lives. Energy projects are rarely beneficial in ecological terms and increasingly stress the environment. But, it is felt that EIA must consider the need for a given project, and consider the broad industrial ecosystem--not just highly localized impacts. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Environmental Data Services Ltd., London, Eng.
• OSTI ID: 6516106
• Journal Information: New Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: New Sci.; (United States) Vol. 78; ISSN NWSCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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