Greenhouse-effect spurs legislation

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Geothermal Hot Line; (USA)

OSTI ID:7011055

Senator Timothy E. Wirth (D-Colo.) reintroduced legislation on February 1, 1989, to establish a national energy policy that would slow down the emission of pollutants contributing to the greenhouse effect. Wirth's comprehensive bill to combat the greenhouse effect includes initiatives to: increase energy-efficiency in all sectors of the US economy; expand research and development of nonfossil fuel sources such as solar; encourage technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emission from coal-fired power plants and other sources; direct the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to develop policies to stop tropical deforestation; and research the greenhouse effect, its causes, and the steps needed to cope with a changing climate.

• OSTI ID: 7011055
• Journal Information: Geothermal Hot Line; (USA), Journal Name: Geothermal Hot Line; (USA) Vol. 18:2; ISSN 0735-0503; ISSN GHLID
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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