Making National Energy Policy
Making National Energy Policy

Author: Hans H. Landsberg

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-09-16

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1317357191

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What we call the nation’s energy policy attempts to give direction to the production, use, transportation, and distribution of energy to help achieve an array of societal goals in the most compatible ways. In this title, originally published in 1993, noted analysts provide insight into complex policy issues of significant importance. Among the topics addressed are difficulties encountered in trying to fashion energy policy in the U.S. congress, the nature of energy policies and environmental polices, the challenges arising from regional conflict over energy policies, and the viability of deregulating electric power production. This collection of lectures is a valuable resource for students interested in environmental studies and public policy.

Toxicological and Performance Aspects of Oxygenated Motor Vehicle Fuels
Toxicological and Performance Aspects of Oxygenated Motor Vehicle Fuels

Author: Committee on Toxicological and Performance Aspects of Oxygenated Motor Vehicle Fuels

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1996-07-02

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0309589479

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This book reviews a draft report from the federal government that assesses the effects of oxygenated gasoline on public health, air quality, fuel economy, engine performance, and water quality. In addition to evaluating the scientific basis of the report, the book identifies research needed to better understand the impacts of oxygenated fuels. Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), which is intended to reduce carbon monoxide pollution during winter, is the most commonly used additive in the federal oxygenated fuels program. MTBE has been implicated in complaints by the public of headaches, coughs, and nausea. Other questions have been raised about reduced fuel economy and engine performance and pollution of ground water due to the use of MTBE in gasoline. The book provides conclusions and recommendations about each major topic addressed in the government's report.

Fuel Oxygenates
Fuel Oxygenates

Author: Damià Barceló

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-08-03

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 3540726411

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This book deals mainly with the problems associated with the contamination of groundwater by MTBE and TBA, but ETBE is also considered. The book, written by recognized specialists in the field, is organized in sections covering state-of-the-art analytical methods, including specific isotopic analysis, occurrence in the environment, transport and degradation processes, treatment technologies and human health risks.