Air pollution and contemporary environmental politics

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1973 · Growth and Change; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2257.1973.tb00258.x· OSTI ID:6588051

Jones, C O

In 1969, 1970, the public demonstrated support for large change in policy regarding environmental protection which led to extension of national air pollution policy. Traditional models to explain decision making do not sufficiently account for such circumstances. The background and history of air pollution legislation are described, and recent events are described in terms of a decision-making model adapted to new circumstances. Steps which should be taken to implement policy and assure reduction of pollution levels are outlined. Jurisdiction for air pollution regulation, increased interest in pollution legislation, effects of public opinion, environmental policies, and automobile and stationary source emission regulations are discussed. The proposed decision-making strategy for the new conditions is termed speculative augmentation, which results in policy beyond capability. Policy beyond capability has many risks and may be difficult to implement and enforce.

• OSTI ID: 6588051
• Journal Information: Growth and Change; (United States), Journal Name: Growth and Change; (United States) Vol. 1973; ISSN GRCHD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

500600* -- Environment
Atmospheric-- Regulations-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AIR POLLUTION
AIR POLLUTION ABATEMENT
AUTOMOBILES
DECISION MAKING
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
EXHAUST GASES
GASEOUS WASTES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
IMPLEMENTATION
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LEGISLATION
POLLUTION
POLLUTION ABATEMENT
PUBLIC OPINION
REGULATIONS
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
STATIONARY POLLUTANT SOURCES
VEHICLES
WASTES