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Technology assessment, soviet style.

T Gustafson

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |June 20, 1980
    PubMed
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    Soviet Union considers massive river diversion projects impacting northern lakes and southern regions. These complex engineering endeavors raise environmental concerns and public debate ahead of 1985 decisions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Engineering
    • Hydrology
    • Soviet Policy Studies

    Background:

    • The Soviet Union is evaluating two large-scale projects to redirect northern water resources southward.
    • These ambitious engineering plans represent significant financial and technical undertakings.
    • The proposals have sparked considerable public discussion and controversy within the Soviet Union.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the potential environmental impacts of proposed Soviet water diversion projects.
    • To examine the public policy debate surrounding these large-scale engineering initiatives.
    • To assess the implications for Soviet policy-making and technology assessment processes.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of Soviet engineering proposals and environmental impact assessments.

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  • Analysis of public discourse and media coverage of the water diversion plans.
  • Examination of the political context and decision-making timeline.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed projects are among the most costly and complex ever considered.
    • Significant, yet currently unforeseeable, environmental consequences are anticipated.
    • The public debate highlights unusual transparency in Soviet policy and technology assessment.

    Conclusions:

    • Major decisions regarding the water diversion projects are expected by 1985.
    • The future quality and openness of the public debate are uncertain as decisions approach.
    • These projects offer a unique case study in Soviet environmental policy and large-scale infrastructure planning.