Considerations in Transportation Energy Contingency Planning

Considerations in Transportation Energy Contingency Planning
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1980
Genre: Science
ISBN:
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A conference was held in San Antonio, Texas, April 13-16, 1980, to focus attention on energy resources used for domestic transportation and the formulation of public policy related to contingency planning in the transportation life of the nation. This volume contains the proceedings of the conference. Part I takes note of the conference's aims and directions and includes the keynote addresses that dealt with overviews of energy issues and resource availability at home and abroad. Part 2 summarizes the conference's findings and recommendations and represents the distillation of the views expressed in the workshops and resource papers. Part 3 reports on the session and workshop discussion. Part 4 includes the resource materials and papers that were prepared for the conference and have been edited for inclusion in this report. Part 5 lists the participants and their affiliations.

Energy Use in Transportation Contingency Planning

Energy Use in Transportation Contingency Planning
Author: George Horwich
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1483151336
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Energy Use in Transportation Contingency Planning emphasizes the evaluation of experiences relative to energy and transportation contingencies and the assessment of knowledge about disaster preparedness and emergency planning in the United States. The book focuses on the role of the government during emergency situations, particularly the disruptions in transportation and energy in the United States. The text then presents opposing views on the role of the government in these kinds of situations. Systems and remedies that are deemed important during emergencies are noted. Some of these emergencies include railroad disasters and earthquakes. The role of government agencies during emergencies, particularly on mobilization preparedness, is highlighted. This role is shown in the programs implemented by the Department of Defense, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Energy. The role of the private sector in lessening the impact of energy disruptions is noted as well. The text is recommended to those involved in emergency planning and preparedness.

Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming

Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming
Author: National Academy of Engineering
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 945
Release: 1992-02-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0309043867
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Global warming continues to gain importance on the international agenda and calls for action are heightening. Yet, there is still controversy over what must be done and what is needed to proceed. Policy Implications of Greenhouse Warming describes the information necessary to make decisions about global warming resulting from atmospheric releases of radiatively active trace gases. The conclusions and recommendations include some unexpected results. The distinguished authoring committee provides specific advice for U.S. policy and addresses the need for an international response to potential greenhouse warming. It offers a realistic view of gaps in the scientific understanding of greenhouse warming and how much effort and expense might be required to produce definitive answers. The book presents methods for assessing options to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, offset emissions, and assist humans and unmanaged systems of plants and animals to adjust to the consequences of global warming.