Coal myths and environmental realities: Industrial fuel-use decisions in a time of change

Book · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5788947

Alm, A L

This book deals with two inconsistent myths that persistently surround industrial use of coal. The first myth is that the Clean Air Act effectively precludes use of coal; the second, that industrial use of coal will expand rapidly. Through analysing fuel-use decisions actually made by industry, Mr. Alm concludes that environmental quality standards have played a minor role in industrial choice of fuel. Historically, natural gas and oil have been both less costly and more convenient fuels for industry to use.

• OSTI ID: 5788947
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
USES
FUELS
PRICES
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
FUEL SUBSTITUTION
CLEAN AIR ACT
COST
DECISION MAKING
FUEL OILS
NATURAL GAS
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ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
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FUEL GAS
GAS FUELS
GASES
LAWS
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MATERIALS
OILS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
POLLUTION LAWS
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