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Acid rain: commentary on controversial issues and observations on the role of fuel burning

Even though much information has been accumulated on the subject of acid precipitation, lack of knowledge in certain technical areas precludes an adequate understanding of (1) how serious the acid precipitation problem really is and (2) what effect controlling sources of acid precipitation precursors would have in reducing acidification. It is nevertheless possible to draw some broad conclusions regarding the problem and to ascertain the direction that the required further work should take. Thi… more

Date: March 1, 1982

Creator: Szabo, M. F.; Esposito, M. P. & Spaite, P. W.

Item Type: Report

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Preliminary evaluation of environmental issues on the use of peat as an energy source

A study to characterize the environmental issues, that would arise from an extensive peat utilization program has been initiated. The objectives of this preliminary report are to: identify the environmental issues and potential problems; examine the significance of issues in the geographical regions where peat use could be developed; and establish a methodology by which issues can be resolved or clarified through future coordinated private, state, and federal programs. An overview of peat devel… more

Date: March 14, 1980

Creator: King, R.; Richardson, S.; Walters, A.; Boesch, L.; Thomson, W. & Irons, J.