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Quest for long-term solutions for old problems.

W W Kellogg

    Environmental Health Perspectives
    |April 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Environmental regulations, while well-intentioned, can have unintended consequences. Policymakers must consider tradeoffs to avoid weakening future environmental control efforts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Policy Analysis
    • Risk Management

    Background:

    • Well-intentioned environmental regulations can lead to unforeseen negative outcomes.
    • Historical examples include lead in gasoline and sulfur in fuel regulations.
    • The reduction of atmospheric particulates and industrial stack height are also discussed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the potential repercussions of environmental controls.
    • To emphasize the importance of considering tradeoffs in policy decisions.
    • To caution against overemphasizing past errors in environmental policy.

    Main Methods:

    • Case study analysis of historical environmental regulations.
    • Examination of unintended consequences and tradeoffs.

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  • Discussion of the current energy crisis as an illustrative example.

    • Main Results:

    • Environmental controls, despite good intentions, can have significant repercussions.
    • The current energy crisis exemplifies the complex tradeoffs involved in environmental policy.
    • An overemphasis on past regulatory failures may hinder future environmental protection efforts.

    Conclusions:

    • Environmental policy requires careful consideration of both intended and unintended consequences.
    • Balancing environmental protection with economic and social factors is crucial.
    • A balanced perspective on past regulatory experiences is necessary to foster continued progress in environmental control.