Energy Law Study On Hidden Costs May Force Review Of Environmental Policies

August 26, 2005
A sweeping study of the hidden costs of energy use and production required by the newly enacted energy law could lead to re-appraisals of a slew of federal environmental policies on global warming, oil spills and mercury emissions, according to sources familiar with the little-noticed provision. The study, which will examine the oil, electricity, nuclear and renewables sectors, is included in the conference report for the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and must be completed by the National Academy of...


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