Air pollution control: progress and prospects

Journal Article · Fri Nov 21 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Ed. Res. Rep. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6728071

Sweet, W

The consequences of President Reagan's promises to eliminate many of the air-pollution regulations of the past two decades will depend on who he chooses to carry out environmental regulation and their efforts to amend existing laws. As the policies are reviewed, new political alignments will pit the trade groups and business organizations against those who support strict standards before a Congress that will be more pro-business and a realigned Senate that may produce a net gain for the environmentalists. Air-pollution improvements grew during the late 1970s, as compliance took hold and violations decreased. Pollution problems will continually change as consumption patterns, such as increased wood-burning, take affect. The Reagan Administration plans to subject environmental regulations to cost/benefit analysis, but everyone does not define and value clean air the same. 34 references. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6728071
• Journal Information: Ed. Res. Rep. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Ed. Res. Rep. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Vol. 2:19; ISSN EDRRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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